The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, May 15, 1996 - B1

INSIDE SECTION B
COMMUNITY CRIS LEYKAUF
EVENTS B2 638-7283 |

WE COULD have done without the cold
wind, but that was the only complaint
heard about the second Terrace-Kitimat
airshow. Over 6,000 people enjoyed the
sunshine and the show highlighted by
some spectacular acts.

Clockwise from the top: Joann Osterud
awed the crowd when she skimmed the
ground upside down to break a ribbon with
her Ultimate 10-300S.

A large pile of kids decided to see just
how much weight a cargo sling could han-
die on a Boeing CH 113 Labrador Search

and Rescue helicopter. Fortunately the net
proved up to the test.

That same helicopter showed how
maneuverable it was as it dropped off and
picked up rescue personal, dangling them
high above. the ground. a

The Canadian forces Snowbirds looked
impressive both on the ground and in the
air. They closed off the show with an
incredible display of precision flying.

Coloured swirling smoke and bright red
Canadian flag parachutes distinguished
the Skyhawks parachute team perfor-
mance. This stunt involving four para-
chutists came near the climax of their
show.

After their performance the Skyhawks
were mobbed by youngsters, eager to talk
to the parachutists, and to get their auto-
graphs. The Skyhawks were happy to
explain their show to the kids.

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