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By James Peters

CF Snowbirds

Nearly one year after tragic crash, Snowbird aircraft returns to Kamloops

May 4, 2021 | 12:13 PM

KAMLOOPS — NOTE: This story has been updated with new information here.

Kamloops Airport is confirming the presence of a dear friend in Kamloops Tuesday (May 4).

A CT-114 Tutor aircraft belonging to the Canadian Forces Snowbirds touched down at Fulton Field at about 11:45 a.m. It’s believed to be a fuelling stop before heading west to Canadian Forces Base Comox.

This is believed to be the first Snowbirds visit to Kamloops since the tragic May, 2020 crash in Brocklehurst that took the life of Capt. Jennifer Casey.

The fleet remained on an operational pause for three months after the accident, which was caused by a bird strike.

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