Last December at the International Council of Air Show (ICAS)
convention, I had a great conversation with Snowbirds 10 - Capt.
Blake McNaughton. We talked about ISAP and the chance to
work together later in 2018 at the Bell Ft. Worth Alliance airshow.
We shared a few laughs and reminisced about air shows we were at
in the past. Toward the end of our conversation an invite was
extended to me to attend their winter training in Comox, BC.
Just before the ISAP symposium Capt. McNaughton called me and
asked if I was going to attend. So plans were made to attend. I also
knew that this would be a great opportunity to work with a couple of
ISAP members in Canada as well.
I knew there were changes being made for media and photographers
covering their training this year. This was an opportunity to work not
only with the Snowbirds but also with the CF-18 Demo Team as well.
ISAP member Steve Bigg was one of the photographers who attended
this event as well and shares his experience in another article.
Once on site at Comox, BC I also learned that fellow ISAP member
and ISAP George Hall Lifetime Achievement (GHLA) Award recipient
Katsuhiko Tokunaga would be flying with the team. Along with
myself and other photographers had the chance to catch up and share
photography over dinner during our stay.
One of the opportunities for me was photographing not only the
Snowbirds training but also the CF-18 Demo aircraft, which this year is
in the colors celebrating the 60th anniversary of NORAD. For me this
was even more special since I was asked to take part in an air-to-air
session with other photographers shooting both demo teams.
COMOX BC