Enbridge Energy in conjunction with the Richard I Bong WWII Heritage Center & Kernz & Kompany Present:

CANADIAN FORCES SNOWBIRDS @ 5:15 p.m.

For the first time in more than 15 years the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will decend on the Twin Ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI. This event dubbed as "Air Spectacular" will feature a 35 minute performance by the world renown Candian Forces Snowbirds and will signal the start of a very busy Aviation Summer in Duluth! The Air Spectacular will begin the 45 day countdown to Minnesota's largest Airshow..the Duluth Airshow "Wings & Wheels" which will take to the Duluth International Airport on July 19-20, 2008 featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and plethora of acts including Patty Wagstaff, John Klatt, Greg Poe, A-10 Demo, Carshow and much more.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are honoured to represent the skill, professionalism and teamwork of Canada's proud military. Performing before more than 125 million spectators in their 38-year history, the Snowbirds fly Canada's colours across North America. Flying from coast to coast, the Snowbirds will visit Duluth, MN, and will bring goodwill to the citizens of Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds team has a history…a tradition of excellence. With the dedication of 77 highly-motivated, enthusiastic and patriotic team members, 431 (Air Demonstration) Squadron - the Snowbirds - will participate in 65 air shows in 43 locations from May until October during the 2008 season. Traveling in 11 CT-114 Tutor jets and a mobile support vehicle, the 24-member show team radiates a unique love of aviation, military pride and national spirit. With extreme precision and grace, the Snowbirds will perform their breath-taking formations and manoeuvres with mere feet of separation over Lake Superior in Duluth along the City's famed Lakewalk on Wednesday, May 14th. Requiring the highest degree of piloting skills and maintenance expertise, the team flies their nine-plane formations with distances as close as 4-feet of wing overlap at speeds ranging from 100 to 320 knots during their exciting show, which is comprised of more than 50 different manoeuvres. Representing the heroes of the Canadian Forces, the Snowbirds fly in complete synchronization, demonstrating inspiring teamwork. On the ground, Snowbird technicians exemplify their motto Safe Jets for Aerobatic Excellence, taking great pride in their impeccable maintenance record. With team members from the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Snowbirds embody the Canadian Forces' spirit of interoperability and pride in the profession of arms. Humbled by the recognition as a national icon, the Snowbirds remain focussed on preserving their tradition of excellence and representing the best of the Canadian Forces and Canada. This is a FREE show and open to the public. The best viewing areas are on Duluth's hillside, Leif Erickson Park, Canal Park area, and Duluth's Lakewalk. Make sure to tune into 94.9 FM (KQ95) in Duluth for live narration of the event by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. The Air Spectacular is presented by Enbridge Energy, in conjunction with the Richard I Bong WWII Heritage Center. The event is also sponsored by St. Luke's Hospital, Grand Casino, and Bernick Companies. Special thanks to WDIO TV, Charter Media, KQDS Radio, and Lamar Outdoor. The event is produced by Kernz & Kompany; Marketing & Special Events.