The Boundary Bay Airshow continues to ascend to higher elevations.
Presented by the City of Delta and Alpha Aviation, another outstanding line-up of performers will be over the skies of the Boundary Bay Airport on Saturday, July 22 with plenty to see and do on the ground as well.
The gates open at 11 a.m. and the airshow is slated to run from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Overseeing the event’s growth over the years is air show producer Donna Flynn.
“It used to be kind of a boutique show where it was a few local performers and now they are bringing in performers from across North America. Every show changes and grows over the years, it’s just now the owner of Alpha Aviation and the Mayor of Delta have wanted it to go to the next level with a few more acts,” explained Flynn.
Among this year’s marquee performers is the United States Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt Demonstration Team coming from the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz. Boundary Bay is one of just two Canadian stops on its 2023 schedule.
The 10-person team is led by Pilot and Commander Lindsay “Mad” Johnson. She and the team highlight the capabilities of the A-10, as well as pay tribute to USAF history by flying formation flights. The Virginia native has more than 1,250 flight hours including 431 in combat. A year ago she earned her masters degree in aviation safety from the Florida Institute of Technology.
“In these new years of women excelling in all different areas of life, it’s really cool to have her as our demonstration pilot this year,” continued Flynn. “They are all incredible pilots and role models. They are also great ambassadors for everybody they represent.”
Eating and drink options will be plentiful with 30 food trucks on site.
Spectators are encouraged to bring their own water bottles, ear protection (if necessary), a chair or blanket to sit on, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. On-site parking will be available for $25 and payment can be made via credit card using the payment machines at Boundary Bay Airport. Free parking and shuttle service is available at Paterson Park, as well as a new East Ladner parking lot located at 4626 88th Street. The free shuttle service will run every 10-to-15 minutes starting at 9:45 a.m. Handicap parking and shuttle pick-up is also available at both locations.
