CF-18s in Colombia?

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CF-18s in Colombia?

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Does anyone know why there are 2 CF-18s at an airshow in Medellin Colombia?

Seems like a colossal waste of taxpayer $$$ to me....
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Two high ranking government officials needed a fast ride down, so they figured they would make some money putting them in the show since they would be there anyway?
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Cover up for a Tim Hortons coffee war?
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It is scheduled on the RCAF CF-18 demo team site - http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/v2/cf1 ... sp?id=1863, but as to why, well ...
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I worked an airshow recently and heard the crew talking about this. They were going down there anyways for joint military exercises I believe and decided to be part of the show as part of a goodwill exercise to help foster better relations with the Colombian government.
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Strega wrote:Seems like a colossal waste of taxpayer $$$ to me....
Sour grapes over a non-issue.
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Yet it's perfectly acceptable for them to fly in US airshows?

Colombia also had a presence during maple flag this year I believe ...
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Sour grapes over a non-issue.
Maybe one day when you pay tax, you will understand.....
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Strega wrote:Does anyone know why there are 2 CF-18s at an airshow in Medellin Colombia?
Is a fair question, of the top of my head there might be a multitude of reasons, some good, some maybe not so much. The boys and girls need to fly the airplanes anyways, they might as well show the flag and make some people happy. I'd suspect it send the message that Canada is doing not bad economically, especially since there's been a lack of American military jets in airshows as of late. Personally the government has already spent my tax dollars on CF-18s, they might as well spend some and put some fuel through them.
Seems like a colossal waste of taxpayer $$$ to me....
Which is sour grapes for no reason since you've clearly stated you have no idea why they're there. You're extra bitchy these days, you fighting with Larry again?
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Strega wrote:
Sour grapes over a non-issue.
Maybe one day when you pay tax, you will understand.....
Sour grapes, indeed. :lol:
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frosti wrote:
Strega wrote:
Sour grapes over a non-issue.
Maybe one day when you pay tax, you will understand.....
Sour grapes, indeed. :lol:
I hope to never pay taxes. Bribes are cheaper. :smt040
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Just part of the airshow tour.
Last year was Brazil and a couple other countries down South.
Perhaps were looking for potential buyers when we do decide to get rid of them?

The states has completely eliminated their jet airshow tour due to cutbacks (correct me if I am wrong AVCAN experts). We will pick up the slack with our single show bird... one CF-18 and one small crew to keep it flying.
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There was actually 2 in Medellin.
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Strega wrote:
Sour grapes over a non-issue.
Maybe one day when you pay tax, you will understand.....
Confess what you do. I'm sure someone will be able to match your level ignorance.

As for two being there, there is often a second jet which flies along.

Frivolous / ignorant criticisms often provide a nice chuckle. Reminds me of the lot who choose air travel these days. Someone purchases a pass for $79 one way and they believe their opinion, self importance, satisfaction, etc trumps every other factor known to man. Oh and the best part, they're "never" wrong.
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Gravol..

Keep living in your special little "Utopia" where "the government" pays for all......

BTW the US is just a tad bit closer to Canada than Colombia... Just sayin..

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A CC-150 is down there as well.
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http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/v2/nr- ... p?id=14027

Strega agree with the expense of not here is the reason.

Oh, and Frosti does pay tax as did I when in the RCAF. You might disagree with us but don't insult us.
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Strega wrote:Seems like a colossal waste of taxpayer $$$ to me....
The Treasury Board President owes Canadians $50 million and I'd much rather it went toward CF-18 flight time than a fake lake and Gazebo's in his riding. Ask him.
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