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Throughout Canada’s military history, hundreds of thousands of Canadians have volunteered to serve their country in conflicts and peacekeeping missions around the world. Many have paid the ultimate sacrifice. On Remembrance Day, we honour their memory and service, and also pay tribute to those currently serving Canada at home and abroad. On Monday, November 11, we will take to the skies to honour Canada’s veterans, active service members, and their families and friends. Our T-33 Silver Star and MiG-15 will fly over cenotaphs, cemeteries and ceremonies in Waterloo Region, Stratford, and surrounding communities. Our North American Harvard Mk. II B will fly over sites in Hespeler and Guelph. All three aircraft will be taking off from the Region of Waterloo International Airport shortly after 10:00 AM. More information on the flight will be shared on Waterloo Warbirds’ social media channels (@waterloowarbirds on Facebook and Instagram, and @waterloowarbird on X) as Remembrance Day approaches.

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...

This Saturday, November 11, Waterloo Warbirds will take to the skies to honour Canada’s veterans, active service members, and their families and friends. 

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! From June 25 to October 1, 2022, submit your best photos of our aircraft for a chance to win 1 of 3 great prizes from Waterloo Warbirds and Lost Aviator Coffee!