Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - June 10, 2001, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free press june 2001 to Azine d wedded to the cause camping with kids when the Sun hides Gloria Steinem still carries a Torch for feminism at age 67 parents offer tips on family fun in gloomy weather thousands enjoy Bright Sunshine and warm temperatures while observing everything from Vintage second world War War Birds to the latest in stealth eyes on the skies More than will flock to Winnipeg International airshow by Mia Rabson for director Barry Mother nature have been Kinder to the Winnipeg International airshow the Sun was the thermometer bypassed 27 c and people came out in More than Are expected throughout the today which wraps up but Lynds said he wont estimate How Many people were on hand its bad Luck to do he said through the Roar of a passing cf5 Freedom but the throngs who paid admission fees of up to each definitely put a smile on his Lynds has been the shows main Man since its and he said deciding what to bring in is a juggling act and a Little bit of each person has a different idea of what they Lynds we take a look at which ones Are the Best and try to get a open mouthed excitement this 16 acts made the including the Winnipeg Premier yesterday of a b2 spirit stealth which elicited open mouthed excitement from the crowd As its triangular form flew the aircraft is five metres 21 metres Long and has a 52metre Wing each of its two engines produce pounds of also making its first appearance after a two year absence was the Canadian forces Para Chute affectionately known As the the sky divers floated Down from their Buffalo aircraft sporting Canadian Flag Many of them descended with coloured smoke billowing out behind or in groups which did barrel Rolls and scar look ing turns before breaking apart for a Safe land the All Reserve members of the Canadian have performed in More than air shows since their inception in the show began with daring but loud flybys by two Winnipeg Brad Bear Dolan youngsters tour the cockpit of a one of Canadas fighter and Doug dog who raced each other in their cf5 Freedom most spec the two jets took off upwards in a straight vertical line like a pair of for those hoping to keep their feet a Little closer to the monster trucks raced against each other through an obstacle course and crushed cars to the Delight of children watching from the big thrill for the climbing aboard a Gargantuan United states air Force c17 Globe master was a big thrill and the lineup was quite Long for a Chance to sit in the pilots it May have been All a Little overwhelming for newly weds Sebastian and Agata who were visiting the air show for the first i dont know whats Here to see but i Hope its something Agata said As the first planes made an the airshow continues with the main acts taking to the skies at 1 getting into the parking lot is frustrating and time consuming so plan to get there at least an hour Early if you want to ensure youre in the Gate before the show beware parking in the lots of neighbouring As there were Tow trucks and Park ing cops lying in wait for people who thought they avoid the hour Long wait and walk in the extra 3 mla.rab8on@freepress.mb.ca top Canadian forces sky Hawks Parachute to above spectators Art Freir and his three Earold son enjoy the sights at yesterdays photography by Ken Gilliotti Winnipeg prep press the b2 spirit stealth makes its first Ever appearance at the Winnipeg International ;