2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow

Nine CT-114 Tutor planes from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration team hold a demonstration event during the 2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow on Sept. 19, 2009, at Scott AFB, Ill. The airshow drew tens of thousands of people and featured a wide variety of aircraft on static display and in aerial performances. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow

Three CT-114 Tutor planes from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration team take off for a demonstration event during the 2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow on Sept. 19, 2009, at Scott AFB, Ill. The airshow drew tens of thousands of people and featured a wide variety of aircraft on static display and in aerial performances. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow

Three CT-114 Tutor planes from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration team take off for a demonstration event during the 2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow on Sept. 19, 2009, at Scott AFB, Ill. The airshow drew tens of thousands of people and featured a wide variety of aircraft on static display and in aerial performances. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow

Nine CT-114 Tutor planes from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration team hold a demonstration event during the 2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow on Sept. 19, 2009, at Scott AFB, Ill. The airshow drew tens of thousands of people and featured a wide variety of aircraft on static display and in aerial performances. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow

CT-114 Tutor planes from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration hold a demonstration event during the 2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow on Sept. 19, 2009, at Scott AFB, Ill. The airshow drew tens of thousands of people and featured a wide variety of aircraft on static display and in aerial performances. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow

CT-114 Tutor planes from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration team hold a demonstration event during the 2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow on Sept. 19, 2009, at Scott AFB, Ill. The airshow drew tens of thousands of people and featured a wide variety of aircraft on static display and in aerial performances. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow

CT-114 Tutor planes from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration team hold a demonstration event during the 2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow on Sept. 19, 2009, at Scott AFB, Ill. The airshow drew tens of thousands of people and featured a wide variety of aircraft on static display and in aerial performances. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow

CT-114 Tutor planes from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration team hold a demonstration event during the 2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow on Sept. 19, 2009, at Scott AFB, Ill. The airshow drew tens of thousands of people and featured a wide variety of aircraft on static display and in aerial performances. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow

CT-114 Tutor planes from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration hold a demonstration event during the 2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow on Sept. 19, 2009, at Scott AFB, Ill. The airshow drew tens of thousands of people and featured a wide variety of aircraft on static display and in aerial performances. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow

CT-114 Tutor planes from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds aerial demonstration team hold a demonstration event during the 2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow on Sept. 19, 2009, at Scott AFB, Ill. The airshow drew tens of thousands of people and featured a wide variety of aircraft on static display and in aerial performances. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol)

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Photo essay: Canadian Forces 'Snowbirds' perform for 2009 Scott Air Force Base Airshow

Published Sept. 21, 2009
By Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol
Air Mobility Command Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- The Canadian Forces "Snowbirds" aerial demonstration team were on hand for the 2009 Scott AFB Airshow Sept. 19 and 20 to perform their well-known aerial maneuvers for tens of thousands of show attendees.

The Snowbirds fly the CT-114 Tutor for their aerial demonstration events. These photos highlight some of the action from their participation in the show.