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