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Our Vampire is Headed to a New Home
After 14 great years with our team (including 4 before we were even Waterloo Warbirds!) the time has come for our Vampire to go to a new home.Waterloo Warbirds’ aircraft are all privately owned and while this decision did not come easily, it is the right step forward to give the aircraft’s owners a chance to expand their collection with other restoration projects that will ultimately better align with the needs of the team going forward. While she won’t be flying with us any longer, we’re thrilled that the Vampire will be going to another collector who appreciates her unique history and plans to keep her flying! The Vampire is a very personal aircraft for many of the team as we were involved in her restoration and reskinning process in years past, so we are happy knowing she’ll be in good hands with her new owner. Ultimately, the preservation of...
Remembrance Day Flyovers
Meet John!
If you've flown with Waterloo Warbirds, you might be familiar with John as one of our Passenger Coordinators, but even if you haven't met him in person, you've seen the results of his work through his photos, videos, and skillful planning of community flyovers! Join us to learn more about what inspired John's love of aviation, the many hats he wears on our team, and the ways he lives his passion for flight both on the ground and in the air! When did you join the team and how did you find out about us? I ran into Ray [Thwaites, T-33 pilot] at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum’s Air Force Day in 2017, then started speaking with the Team Coordinator about volunteer opportunities. The following Monday, I came in for an interview, and ended up spending the next 8 hours on the apron with the team. I was hooked from that moment on! What...
Calling All Photographers: Photo Contest 2022
Changing MiG-15 and L29 Aircraft Markings
In an effort to recognize the current turmoil enveloping Ukraine, Waterloo Warbirds has decided to change the current Soviet-era Russian markings on our classic Aero Vodochody L-29 Delfin and MiG-15 UTI to Ukrainian Air Force (L-29) and Polish Air Force (MiG-15 UTI). “I feel this is the right thing to do at this critical moment in time,” said Richard Cooper, the owner of both aircraft. Changing the MiG-15 to Polish Air Force markings denotes an actual historic assignment of this aircraft, which flew for the Polish Air Force from the mid-1950’s to 1992. Changing the L-29 to Ukrainian Air Force markings recognizes that this aircraft type was operated by the Ukrainian Air Force after the breakup of the former Soviet Union in 1991. Significant assistance in changing the aircraft markings was provided by Fleet Image Inc. of Ayr, Ontario. Waterloo Warbirds remains committed to honouring those who have served...