About that wing wave, in the mid 1980s I was working on a road construction crew just east of High Prairie Alberta where I was honored to have a wing wave from an CF-18. The Canadian government was helping out the Reagan administration in the mid 1980s by performing hunt and destroy exercises against cruise missiles. CF-18s vs finding and mock attacking a cruise missile. These tests were over much of northern Alberta and Saskatchewan. While in the middle of the bush and taking a break beside my skidder, I heard off in the distance the distinct sound of a jet. Soon one CF-18 blasted over my head and I went from 20 something to 8 years old in an instant. That CF-18 followed the terrain at tree top level and was soon gone. Then I heard another coming and this time being ready I saw him come over the rise about 200 yards away. Like it was slow motion I remember waving frantically, the pilots helmet turn towards me then as he flew away, again at tree top level, he gave me a big wing wave. At that point I continued to behave like an 8 year old and the rest of my 14 hour day was with a huge grin.

@mdkcjtl5523

5 жыл бұрын

American made aircraft + Canadian pilots = OP ? Also Canada’s economy finally as of 2019 passed Russia’s proud to be Canadian 🇨🇦😎

@Erated78

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool experience, thanks for sharing that wonderful story. Cheers

@anonymousperson2110

4 жыл бұрын

@@mdkcjtl5523 Username does not check out XD. But hey, good job Canada!

@eagleone5456

4 жыл бұрын

Can relate. Last year was working a job in landscape and watched 2 F-16 in a simulated dog fight. They were about a thousand feet up but pulling all kinds of maneuvers. I couldn't stop watching and everyone else was yelling at me. Love to watch others fly. Shout out to my color blind people who never got the chance

@tunnsie

3 жыл бұрын

Benny Harvey That would have been awesome to see 😀

Got to love the Canadians, They know how to fly properly! Low down and in the weeds!

@ab-vk8xq

6 жыл бұрын

Alan Gale Rumour has it we flyow 'in the weeds' because we have that da¥< ÷|[ beaver representing us. Okay that may be the unofficial explanation. LOL But I hope you had a chuckle.

@jeffmclean9411

4 жыл бұрын

Usually when the "funny" guys knock the Canadian Military , they stf up when they check out our JTF2 Special Forces.

@mikehunt9894

3 жыл бұрын

Best bush pilots/lake pilot's come from Canada. Hands down.

@AKun07

3 жыл бұрын

We smoke the weeds

@905kadin5

2 жыл бұрын

All I'm gunna say is Avro aero 😉✌🏼

Typical Canadian, we always find the time to wave hello 👋 I ❤🇨🇦

CF-18 #2. a wing wave to the junkies on the hilltops whilst entering the Loop. Nicely done Canada!! Canada loves their Maple Leaf! :)

@butterygoodness8242

3 жыл бұрын

Dale Sharpy We do!

A Hornet in grey is just beautiful.

As a North Californian glad to see our Canadian friends represented in the Mach Loop. Brilliant paint job on the first CF-18 and nice wave by the second one. A professional job by Elwyn as always, thank you.

@brentwoodbay

6 жыл бұрын

Why critisise such a nice sentiment? Maybe he said that as Northern California is a bit like North Wales in some ways, it's also very rural.

@brentwoodbay

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, as a Welshman now living in Canada, (BC) I appreciate this.

@pspboy7

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers from Canada John C! :)

@angelzipp

5 жыл бұрын

The paint job represents the Canada - USA military collaboration. It's a paint scheme celebrating the 60th anniversary of NORAD. Every year our RCAF demo team has a different paint scheme, usually celebrating a historical event.

@reapertalon

Жыл бұрын

Cheers from Vancouver BC!

Dude knew EXACTLY where you were, and when to put it on knife edge for that photo pass. Well played, sir.

The first F-18 was PRECISE ... Just PRECISE! ...and yes the Second F-18 sent respect to all you awesome Mach Loop viewers and viedographers. Well I wish I had wings to rock to you guys. Thank you for the amazing upload.

These Canadians, especially the Hercules, really worked it!!

Have never seen a Hornet in the Mach Loop before - pretty awesome to see the CAF demo team fly the loop.

That c-130 pass was epic!

Awesome footage in the beautiful Welsh highlands. Just spectacular !

They maybe older planes but they still do an excellent job and some professional pilots.

Love the engine noises. First a whisper on approach. Then a howl coming in. Then a roar as the Hornet passes by. Brill!

Love the first guy rolling for you so you could see the paintjob and the wing wave from the second guy, that Hercybird was low 😁

@scampihornetdreamsta

6 жыл бұрын

Same guy

@ryans6280

Жыл бұрын

That paint job is 😮😍

That c130 was scary low. I like how he turned opposite of what they normally do. Awesome video

The blue and white CF-18 is our demo plane this year. It has the 60th anniversary of NORAD livery painted on it this year.

@ElwynR

6 жыл бұрын

and a great looking jet it is! I plan to have a final edit next week with more detail in the description! cheers

@Triple87

6 жыл бұрын

Each year a plane gets some type of design for demos. Last year was the Canada 150 livery. Can’t wait for the final edit . I’m always watching these type of videos. Subbed and hit the bell. :)

@haroldellis9721

6 жыл бұрын

Let's hope an aftermarket decal company offers this livery in 1:48 and 1:72.

@dann2284

6 жыл бұрын

already offered

@haroldellis9721

6 жыл бұрын

Nice. Who? Please.

pretty cool love the NORAD paint job on the first Hornet.. the pilot gives the crowd a nice view of that awesome paint job.

Legend has it that C130 is still trying to break Mach....👍🏻

Great Catch! I miss the Canadian F-18 here in Germany, now the former Canadian Air Base is our regional Airport ( FKB )

@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835

3 жыл бұрын

Probably miss those CF -104s too!

C130. Now thats what you call nap of the earth flying. Great Video. Keep them coming!

Brilliant stuff!Liked the wave from the second Hornet😊

Absolutely fantastic livery of the CF-18A Hornet 😊

I love the paint job on the CF-18 this year, makes the old bird look brand new. The team comes to my hometown to practice before going on tour (Snowbirds too), it was one of my favourite things growing up.

I love Canada. One of the best places to go vacation

@905kadin5

2 жыл бұрын

No its not.... I'm always cold in my Igloo with my polar bear named Pete. 😒

@annajakubikova181

2 жыл бұрын

When it's summer it ain't cold

The Canucks are in the house! Hey Mav, just like a good Canadian, he said sorry! :)

It’s not everyday you see the big bird show-up the smaller, more agile birds. Great stuff.

Very nice paint scheme on the hornet!

@ElwynR

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

Great flying guys. The demo paint job Super! Unique to see cameras pointing down to catch a flypast. Thanks Elwyn R

I love our Team and watched them in action a few weeks ago but you have the best view ever. Glad to see them showing off abroad.

Excellent Video and Aircraft on display for all. Loved the Blue Hornet and Wave from second CF-18. C-130 wow low and slow!

Stunning is the right word!

I had one of the best days ever, and it just got even better. Thanks.

the Hornet has to be my fovorite fighter jet of all time

Pretty country! Cheers from Canada! :)

I live in Vancouver BC , similar scenery, my grandparents are Welsh from Menai Bridge

Another impressive video. I can't get enough of these.

Beautiful !

Good night, I'm not sure I have the words for that paint scheme. Somehow, "Bitchin'" seems most appropriate. Maybe "Groovy" or "Wicked Cool."

Great camouflage, if it was trying to hide in a sports wear store haha Jokes aside, that Hornet looked hot ! I'd date that plane

@ab-vk8xq

6 жыл бұрын

Old Mate Lmao! Never know where the enemy may be hiding. Lol

@tcg1_qc

4 жыл бұрын

It's not a camouflage, it's painted like this so the enemy looks at it and says "wow" and feels bad to shoot it down. And then the CF-18 shoots you down while you're still admiring the paint. Yes, this is a joke

@eccentricorbiter1390

3 жыл бұрын

For a serious response, it's because that's the demo jet. Every year the demo jet gets a special livery to show off at air shows. This one is the 2018 livery, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Norad.

Was at Corris that day. Our first time to the loop. Awesome. Great video.

Had one fly above my house was AMAZING!!

Stunning just about describes it ! Rare Birds . Wales UK

Awesome footage as always Elwyn!

A great vid of a great Canadian display ...See you at RAF Fairford on Sunday !!

Thank you for posting the video!

Beautifull and talented pesky Canadians

@ab-vk8xq

6 жыл бұрын

Patti Lasher Thank you! We take great pride in it.

@marklittle8805

3 жыл бұрын

Peaky is an adjective we Canadians always seem to give Finn's. It is a hockey thing

Awesome video! Glad you were able to get the Demo Hornet through the Mach Loop! I see you like the NORAD 60 colours. I’ll make sure to ask the pilot what he thought of it when I see him back in Canada in August :)

"Impresionante* Bien hecho.👍👍👍

Did the 2nd Hornet just gave a wave? If so very nice.

@EdmundGerber

6 жыл бұрын

It sure looks like it. Awesome flying from all three planes. The painted bird showed off very well, and that Herc was very low. Nicely captured, Elwyn!

@muddydave01

6 жыл бұрын

Canadians. So friendly. 😊

@viktorvincent8887

5 жыл бұрын

Yes that was absolutley a wave! 👋

@natehughes6976

5 жыл бұрын

Where i live there’s an air show every year and they always do that🙂

@Daijakake

5 жыл бұрын

What wave are you all talking about? I know nothing about planes >.< But I didn't see any hand waving. Is this aviation terminology?

The guy who shows up to to your online air combat games in the custom skins :p

Nice & awesome scenery too

Your videography is always stunning.

She makes me want to go work on these aircraft carriers. Imagine the adrenaline!

Stunner Elwyn!! Nice wave by Slogr! ;)

@rdbgolf1

6 жыл бұрын

Great zoom quality as well mate!! What cam are you using?? :)

👍👌nice flying

The Hornet is a mean looking bird!

Prettiest Hornet I've seen

Proud Canadian.

It's Canada Day in the loop! Personnel of the RCAF - CAF - RCAF (again) do yeoman work in keeping their aging aircraft flight worthy and mission capable. I remember seeing Canadian built CF-104's into the late Eighties and CT 133's still flying at CFB Cold lake as late as 1998!

Loved it all. But the C-130 I feel took the show. Any lower and he could have gone through the drive thru at McDonalds.

@starmikeyhockey

6 жыл бұрын

Earl El-Amin Tim Hortons drive thru is more like it!

@tcg1_qc

4 жыл бұрын

@@starmikeyhockey Believe it or not, but McDonald's Canada is more popular than Tim Hortons

@starmikeyhockey

4 жыл бұрын

@@tcg1_qc Canadian military aircraft doesn't fly through the loop very often. This was the first time, I believe. I was trying to put a Canadian spin on it. - tabarnak

@tcg1_qc

4 жыл бұрын

@@starmikeyhockey I get it. But McDonald's is proud to be in Canada/ loves Canada, I mean they did put a maple leaf on their logo and added Canadian meals (poutine) to their menu. Was just saying that it's more popular. - calice

@starmikeyhockey

4 жыл бұрын

@@tcg1_qc who are you? ... I didn't ask for a lesson in McDonald's history 😂 Enjoy the video....and 🤐

Great .thanks

0:19 I LOVE THIS BIRD ! !

Later that day the pilot showed up on the hill to apologies if he had startled anyone as he flew over!

@Gamer-hl2qc

6 жыл бұрын

honestly cant tell if this is true or a canadian joke

@Madbrood

6 жыл бұрын

Ah come on, lighten up

@mode1charlie170

6 жыл бұрын

Madbrood ...you forgot to say please...lol

@plugs313

6 жыл бұрын

Madbrood, I feel as a Canadian, I've got to apologize for that comment... ;)

@Repented008

6 жыл бұрын

Why does good manners offend you?

As part of the military pilot training, they often flew at 500 agl with CC-130 and CF-188. Sometime, the Herc goes to 300 and 200 AGL , Hornet officialy cant, but i saw some of them doing passe close to 200ALG in alouette training area.

Sweet. Ripping it up in the weeds with real terrain, in a heavy, makes future wild-land suppression aces for the West.

She is the uk for RIAT @ Fairford .... amazing

Exellent video

I love the Herc ....

I should be seeing this blue and white CF-18 in Hillsboro, Oregon in September. Looks awesome.

@icecreamsandwichiify

3 жыл бұрын

Update: I saw it. It was static.

Splendide ce visuel

@randallkimm7389

3 жыл бұрын

Merci bien Christian. The Canuck !

what's the max speed & minimum deck allowed through the loop? good to see a fellow canuck wave to the fans. first time I've seen that from any jet.

Thanks Elwyn 👍

Who dislikes a video like this? I'd really love to know lol Absolutely stunning Hornet, love the livery!

@0623kaboom

2 жыл бұрын

a person afraid of flying .... or an american lol

Low level flying in a Herc was almost as much run as finally being on jump run and exiting the aircraft after we popped up to 1000 feet.

The Hornet has served the RCAF well even as it enters the evening/dusk of its career. It's quite well updated but with many hours on each airframe. A logical choice would be Super Hornets for the North/rugged duty, for general heavy lifting & the wonderful agile beauty from Sweden the Gripen E for Southern Canada's defense. This would be the modern equivalent of the Mosquito & Spitfire and would serve Canada well in this period when it is difficult to know where 5th & 6th generation fighters are going. The danger with these most advanced fighters is that stealth will be less of a factor as better radars are developed. It is obvious that the Gripen E is an amazing dogfighter and yet it still has advanced radar/weapon systems and the ability to defend itself while pressing on with the attack. Pilots should become familiar with a 2 fighter RCAF. I think this would serve as incentive to both young men and women to become fighter pilots.

Capt Porteus actually made two passes through the loop. Day before this, he went through in the demo jet and in this video, he was actually flying the grey jet.

@ElwynR

5 жыл бұрын

It was on this Day, he did two passes in the gray jet in the morning then later that Day he came through in the Demo jet, great to see

Good stuff

Spectacular. What camera and lens do you use?

Hi, probably many people have asked this before but what video camera gear you use? Great video!

Pretty lucky to be a Canadian 😎

I was in north bay Ontario for armed forces day and without warning a cf 18 flewbye and it was so loud. I was with my friend and we just screamed because it ear shattering

Everyone goes on about the Hornets...but how about that Herc? Big ass plane in a tight valley

What Camera are you using to film this. Its so good

Yes...but how's his stick handling?

And hes like... 12. nice,, ty.

Stunning stuff. One day soon I'll get there and hopefully it'll be busy and good enough weather. Did you get the 2nd pass through that one of the pilots mentioned on the radio?

@ElwynR

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, two passes of the two f-18 and c-130

@HighFlight

6 жыл бұрын

Even better. Will that be an extended film or did you switch to photos for the 2nd passes?

Awesome jet. Still wondering if Canada is going to build it's fleet of sixth gen super arrows.

@709mash

2 жыл бұрын

I wish! We just made a deal for 88 F35's though. The per unit cost per flight hour on that bird is now cheaper than the Gripen. Couldn't say no at that point, espically considering it's easy integration for NORAD missions.

@alpearson9158

2 жыл бұрын

@@709mash sorry life cost of f35's about 215,000,000 each life cost of gripen about 115,000,000 no comparison and more disturbing F35 is not a competent interceptor . Expect considerable US pressure brought down on RCAF. Now the best move would be about 45 of each to give us an interceptor. The f35's are likely partially headed to Europe somewhere.

Great surroundings and great show from those two CF-18As, and C130J A little off topic, but I wonder how far this is from Tywyn / Aberdovey, Wales. I did my "Outward Bound" course (in 1977) with the TAs - I was then a Cdn cadet on exchange. Do they still have Outward Bound courses over there? I really enjoyed Wales back then, and hearing the older locals speaking gallic. Thanks for this great video, et un bonjour du Quebec.

@erictremblay4940

6 жыл бұрын

SSaugaCriss Could well be as it seemed indeed rather short. I stand corrected then. Thanks for the info. (I'll remove the Juliet above)

@SSaugaCriss

6 жыл бұрын

Eric Tremblay Eric, i sourced tail 614 to indeed be a Juliet Herc. my apologies for jumping to conclusions.

@SSaugaCriss

6 жыл бұрын

notam: all H hercs have 300series markings and all our J hercs have 600series markings.

@erictremblay4940

6 жыл бұрын

SSaugaCriss Great to know, thanks. Off topic again, I jumped from C130Es during my Cdn Forces para course, many decades ago...

#wehavethewatch that's Capt Steve in the demo Hornet from 433 squadron; 3-Wing, QC.

@tcg1_qc

4 жыл бұрын

Québec!

That C130 gave me a chubby!!!!

Don't understand why people have disliked this video

@SSaugaCriss

6 жыл бұрын

Michael Johnson they prob have nothing better to do after we bombed their ied hut.

Hornet 2 with the friendly Canadian wing wave.

Canada most top gun winners.

herc pilot needed to fly a cargo plane cuz that's the only thing that could lift his balls XD passes lower than any fighter jock i've seen yet.

Hornet pilot sinking into bottom of his seat, making the Turn.

Is there a minimum altitude that they are allowed to fly at?

A reminder that CF-18 demonstration airplanes are operational at all times.

where is this?

now imagine them doing that when ur snowboarding down a mountain