The squadron was formed on a temporary basis until there were enough new CF-100s available to fulfill RCAF squadron needs. 431 (Fighter) Squadron re-formed at RCAF Station Bagotville on 18 January 1954, using the new Canadair Sabre. The squadron moved to RCAF Station Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after the war, disbanding there on 5 September 1945. In December 1943 the squadron moved to RAF Croft where it was re-equipped with Halifax IIIs and later, Lancaster B.X aircraft. 6 Group RCAF – and converted to Halifax B.V four-engined heavy bombers. The squadron moved to RAF Tholthorpe in mid-1943 as part of the move to bring all RCAF squadrons into one operational group – No. Number 431 Squadron formed on 11 November 1942, at RAF Burn (in North Yorkshire), flying Wellington B.X medium bombers with No. Squadron history Second World War Īlthough 431 Air Demonstration Squadron was formed in 1978, its history truly began during the Second World War when, as part of the Commonwealth contribution to aircrew for the war in Europe, 431 (Iroquois) Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force was created under the control of RAF Bomber Command. The Snowbirds continue the flying demonstration tradition of previous Canadian air force aerobatic teams, which include the Siskins, the Blue Devils, the Golden Hawks, and the Golden Centennaires. The Snowbirds are the only major military aerobatics team that operates without a support aircraft.
Approximately 80 Canadian Forces personnel work with the squadron full-time 24 personnel are in the show team that travels during the show season. Additionally, 13 are maintained in storage. The show team flies 11 CT-114 Tutors: nine for aerobatic performances, including two solo aircraft, and two spares, flown by the team coordinators. The Snowbirds are the first Canadian air demonstration team to be designated as a squadron. The team also provides a public relations and recruiting role, and serves as an aerial ambassador for the Canadian Armed Forces. The Snowbirds' official purpose is to "demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel". The team is based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The Snowbirds, officially known as 431 Air Demonstration Squadron (French: 431 e Escadron de démonstration aérienne), are the military aerobatics flight demonstration team of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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