The Canadian Forces Snowbirds celebrated their 45th Anniversary in 2015 and a fantastic reunion event was held from 8-11 October at the Snowbirds' home base of 15 Wing Moose Jaw to celebrate this significant milestone. It was attended by many of the past members of the team and their family members.
The reunion event included a Meet & Greet Thursday, the Homecoming Airshow and Hangar Party on Friday, Saturday night Gala dinner, and a Sunday brunch.
A change of appointments also took place after the Homecoming Airshow for the Team Lead from Maj Patrick Gobeil to Maj Yanick Gregoire for the 2016-2017 season, new Honorary Colonel Les Gould, 2016 Crew Chief Sgt Mike Dufour, 2016 Deputy Crew Chief MCpl Russ Egler, and 2016 Technical Coordinator Cpl Andrew Valentine. At the Saturday Gala dinner, three new inductees were named to the Society of Honorary Snowbirds, including former 431 Sqn Honorary Colonel Mike Potter, W/C (ret'd) Fern Villeneuve, and former 410 Sqn Honorary Colonel John Melbourne, all richly deserved appointments for gentlemen who have provided great support to the Snowbirds in the past and present.
