STUNNING CANADIAN CF-18 HORNET in the Mach-Loop !!!!

The stunning CF-18 Demonstration Team from the Royal Canadian Air Force graced the Hills of North Wales on rout to RIAT international air show after departing Yeovilton. Two F-18s and a CC-130 HERCULES.

[@tunnsie]

About that wing wave, in the mid 1980s I was working on a road construction crew just east of High Prairie Alberta where I was honored to have a wing wave from an CF-18. The Canadian government was helping out the Reagan administration in the mid 1980s by performing hunt and destroy exercises against cruise missiles. CF-18s vs finding and mock attacking a cruise missile. These tests were over much of northern Alberta and Saskatchewan. While in the middle of the bush and taking a break beside my skidder, I heard off in the distance the distinct sound of a jet. Soon one CF-18 blasted over my head and I went from 20 something to 8 years old in an instant. That CF-18 followed the terrain at tree top level and was soon gone. Then I heard another coming and this time being ready I saw him come over the rise about 200 yards away. Like it was slow motion I remember waving frantically, the pilots helmet turn towards me then as he flew away, again at tree top level, he gave me a big wing wave. At that point I continued to behave like an 8 year old and the rest of my 14 hour day was with a huge grin.

[@mdkcjtl5523]

American made aircraft + Canadian pilots = OP ? Also Canada’s economy finally as of 2019 passed Russia’s proud to be Canadian 🇨🇦😎

[@Erated78]

Very cool experience, thanks for sharing that wonderful story. Cheers

[@anonymousperson2110]

@@mdkcjtl5523 Username does not check out XD. But hey, good job Canada!

[@eagleone5456]

Can relate. Last year was working a job in landscape and watched 2 F-16 in a simulated dog fight. They were about a thousand feet up but pulling all kinds of maneuvers. I couldn't stop watching and everyone else was yelling at me. Love to watch others fly. Shout out to my color blind people who never got the chance

[@tunnsie]

Benny Harvey That would have been awesome to see 😀

[@alangale5666]

Got to love the Canadians, They know how to fly properly! Low down and in the weeds!

[@ab-vk8xq]

Alan Gale Rumour has it we flyow 'in the weeds' because we have that da¥< ÷|[ beaver representing us. Okay that may be the unofficial explanation. LOL But I hope you had a chuckle.

[@jeffmclean9411]

Usually when the "funny" guys knock the Canadian Military , they stf up when they check out our JTF2 Special Forces.

[@mikehunt9894]

Best bush pilots/lake pilot's come from Canada. Hands down.

[@AKun07]

We smoke the weeds

[@905kadin5]

All I'm gunna say is Avro aero 😉✌🏼

[@kennethscofield4565]

Typical Canadian, we always find the time to wave hello 👋 I ❤🇨🇦

[@patricksawyer9779]

Dude knew EXACTLY where you were, and when to put it on knife edge for that photo pass. Well played, sir.

[@johnc1975]

As a North Californian glad to see our Canadian friends represented in the Mach Loop. Brilliant paint job on the first CF-18 and nice wave by the second one. A professional job by Elwyn as always, thank you.

[@brentwoodbay]

Why critisise such a nice sentiment? Maybe he said that as Northern California is a bit like North Wales in some ways, it's also very rural.

[@brentwoodbay]

Thanks John, as a Welshman now living in Canada, (BC) I appreciate this.

[@pspboy7]

Cheers from Canada John C! :)

[@angelzipp]

The paint job represents the Canada - USA military collaboration. It's a paint scheme celebrating the 60th anniversary of NORAD. Every year our RCAF demo team has a different paint scheme, usually celebrating a historical event.

[@reapertalon]

Cheers from Vancouver BC!

[@nickmcarr617]

A Hornet in grey is just beautiful.

[@nevillecreativitymentor]

The first F-18 was PRECISE ... Just PRECISE! ...and yes the Second F-18 sent respect to all you awesome Mach Loop viewers and viedographers. Well I wish I had wings to rock to you guys. Thank you for the amazing upload.

[@dalesharpy9197]

CF-18 #2. a wing wave to the junkies on the hilltops whilst entering the Loop. Nicely done Canada!! Canada loves their Maple Leaf! :)

[@butterygoodness8242]

Dale Sharpy We do!

[@Wacoal34d]

These Canadians, especially the Hercules, really worked it!!

[@tdavis5849]

Have never seen a Hornet in the Mach Loop before - pretty awesome to see the CAF demo team fly the loop.

[@benjaminburton5809]

That c130 was scary low. I like how he turned opposite of what they normally do. Awesome video

[@northernfpv9562]

That c-130 pass was epic!

[@thefrecklepuny]

Love the engine noises. First a whisper on approach. Then a howl coming in. Then a roar as the Hornet passes by. Brill!

[@jjburns8762]

Awesome footage in the beautiful Welsh highlands. Just spectacular !

[@cq44b]

C130. Now thats what you call nap of the earth flying. Great Video. Keep them coming!

[@donmoore883]

pretty cool love the NORAD paint job on the first Hornet.. the pilot gives the crowd a nice view of that awesome paint job.

[@hammyh1165]

Love the first guy rolling for you so you could see the paintjob and the wing wave from the second guy, that Hercybird was low 😁

[@scampihornetdreamsta]

Same guy

[@ryans6280]

That paint job is 😮😍

[@BadenAirTraffic]

Great Catch! I miss the Canadian F-18 here in Germany, now the former Canadian Air Base is our regional Airport ( FKB )

[@spitfirenutspitfirenut4835]

Probably miss those CF -104s too!

[@phil2856]

They maybe older planes but they still do an excellent job and some professional pilots.

[@willwarden2603]

Legend has it that C130 is still trying to break Mach....👍🏻

[@wasteofoxygen2198]

I love Canada. One of the best places to go vacation

[@905kadin5]

No its not.... I'm always cold in my Igloo with my polar bear named Pete. 😒

[@annajakubikova181]

When it's summer it ain't cold

[@FACrazyCanuck]

The Canucks are in the house! Hey Mav, just like a good Canadian, he said sorry! :)

[@douglas_brighty_tan127]

Absolutely fantastic livery of the CF-18A Hornet 😊

[@melvyncox3361]

Brilliant stuff!Liked the wave from the second Hornet😊

[@MayhemCanuck]

I love our Team and watched them in action a few weeks ago but you have the best view ever. Glad to see them showing off abroad.

[@Tomcat5837]

I love the paint job on the CF-18 this year, makes the old bird look brand new. The team comes to my hometown to practice before going on tour (Snowbirds too), it was one of my favourite things growing up.

[@polite_as_fuck]

It’s not everyday you see the big bird show-up the smaller, more agile birds. Great stuff.

[@Triple87]

The blue and white CF-18 is our demo plane this year. It has the 60th anniversary of NORAD livery painted on it this year.

[@ElwynR]

and a great looking jet it is! I plan to have a final edit next week with more detail in the description! cheers

[@Triple87]

Each year a plane gets some type of design for demos. Last year was the Canada 150 livery. Can’t wait for the final edit . I’m always watching these type of videos. Subbed and hit the bell. :)

[@haroldellis9721]

Let's hope an aftermarket decal company offers this livery in 1:48 and 1:72.

[@dann2284]

already offered

[@haroldellis9721]

Nice. Who? Please.

[@dondiakow6364]

Excellent Video and Aircraft on display for all. Loved the Blue Hornet and Wave from second CF-18. C-130 wow low and slow!

[@haroldellis9721]

I had one of the best days ever, and it just got even better. Thanks.

[@derekholme6308]

Great flying guys. The demo paint job Super! Unique to see cameras pointing down to catch a flypast. Thanks Elwyn R

[@dapsapsrp]

Another impressive video. I can't get enough of these.

[@francoisleveille409]

Very nice paint scheme on the hornet!

[@ElwynR]

I agree!

[@markosp99]

Stunning is the right word!

[@pspboy7]

Pretty country! Cheers from Canada! :)

I live in Vancouver BC , similar scenery, my grandparents are Welsh from Menai Bridge

[@vwbora26]

the Hornet has to be my fovorite fighter jet of all time

[@arrow-lo7jf]

Beautiful !

[@carcaridon]

Great camouflage, if it was trying to hide in a sports wear store haha Jokes aside, that Hornet looked hot ! I'd date that plane

[@ab-vk8xq]

Old Mate Lmao! Never know where the enemy may be hiding. Lol

[@tcg1_qc]

It's not a camouflage, it's painted like this so the enemy looks at it and says "wow" and feels bad to shoot it down. And then the CF-18 shoots you down while you're still admiring the paint. Yes, this is a joke

[@eccentricorbiter1390]

For a serious response, it's because that's the demo jet. Every year the demo jet gets a special livery to show off at air shows. This one is the 2018 livery, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Norad.

[@peteybpb]

Was at Corris that day. Our first time to the loop. Awesome. Great video.

[@fredtedstedman]

Stunning just about describes it ! Rare Birds . Wales UK

[@sixyears]

The guy who shows up to to your online air combat games in the custom skins :p

[@ErnestGutschikAviation]

Awesome video! Glad you were able to get the Demo Hornet through the Mach Loop! I see you like the NORAD 60 colours. I’ll make sure to ask the pilot what he thought of it when I see him back in Canada in August :)

[@sharkdemon3677]

Had one fly above my house was AMAZING!!

[@5831a]

Nice & awesome scenery too

[@AitorBeobideRubioSpotters]

"Impresionante* Bien hecho.👍👍👍

[@yunustegally8196]

She makes me want to go work on these aircraft carriers. Imagine the adrenaline!

[@jamesmartin9401]

Good night, I'm not sure I have the words for that paint scheme. Somehow, "Bitchin'" seems most appropriate. Maybe "Groovy" or "Wicked Cool."

[@mmnm8540]

Did the 2nd Hornet just gave a wave? If so very nice.

[@EdmundGerber]

It sure looks like it. Awesome flying from all three planes. The painted bird showed off very well, and that Herc was very low. Nicely captured, Elwyn!

[@muddydave01]

Canadians. So friendly. 😊

[@viktorvincent8887]

Yes that was absolutley a wave! 👋

[@natehughes6976]

Where i live there’s an air show every year and they always do that🙂

[@Daijakake]

What wave are you all talking about? I know nothing about planes >.< But I didn't see any hand waving. Is this aviation terminology?

[@philk9227]

Awesome footage as always Elwyn!

[@pattilasher2556]

Beautifull and talented pesky Canadians

[@ab-vk8xq]

Patti Lasher Thank you! We take great pride in it.

[@marklittle8805]

Peaky is an adjective we Canadians always seem to give Finn's. It is a hockey thing

[@ArcticHawk2003]

Thank you for posting the video!

[@hunter0f2]

A great vid of a great Canadian display ...See you at RAF Fairford on Sunday !!

[@robertfaust5683]

Your videography is always stunning.

[@DrummerDelight]

👍👌nice flying

[@rdbgolf1]

Stunner Elwyn!! Nice wave by Slogr! ;)

[@rdbgolf1]

Great zoom quality as well mate!! What cam are you using?? :)

[@ToonandBBfan]

The Hornet is a mean looking bird!

[@Shadowboost]

Prettiest Hornet I've seen

[@derekheuring4646]

It's Canada Day in the loop! Personnel of the RCAF - CAF - RCAF (again) do yeoman work in keeping their aging aircraft flight worthy and mission capable. I remember seeing Canadian built CF-104's into the late Eighties and CT 133's still flying at CFB Cold lake as late as 1998!

[@GivathBrenner]

Proud Canadian.

[@bigearl8757]

Loved it all. But the C-130 I feel took the show. Any lower and he could have gone through the drive thru at McDonalds.

[@starmikeyhockey]

Earl El-Amin Tim Hortons drive thru is more like it!

[@tcg1_qc]

@@starmikeyhockey Believe it or not, but McDonald's Canada is more popular than Tim Hortons

[@starmikeyhockey]

@@tcg1_qc Canadian military aircraft doesn't fly through the loop very often. This was the first time, I believe. I was trying to put a Canadian spin on it. - tabarnak

[@tcg1_qc]

@@starmikeyhockey I get it. But McDonald's is proud to be in Canada/ loves Canada, I mean they did put a maple leaf on their logo and added Canadian meals (poutine) to their menu. Was just saying that it's more popular. - calice

[@starmikeyhockey]

@@tcg1_qc who are you? ... I didn't ask for a lesson in McDonald's history 😂 Enjoy the video....and 🤐

[@LIKWID]

Who dislikes a video like this? I'd really love to know lol Absolutely stunning Hornet, love the livery!

[@0623kaboom]

a person afraid of flying .... or an american lol

[@davidtimms7152]

Great .thanks

[@z9944x]

0:19 I LOVE THIS BIRD ! !

[@zenuikm]

Sweet. Ripping it up in the weeds with real terrain, in a heavy, makes future wild-land suppression aces for the West.

[@bspaet]

what's the max speed & minimum deck allowed through the loop? good to see a fellow canuck wave to the fans. first time I've seen that from any jet.

[@marcosinnes5999]

Exellent video

[@christianlebordelais]

Splendide ce visuel

[@randallkimm7389]

Merci bien Christian. The Canuck !

[@dann2284]

As part of the military pilot training, they often flew at 500 agl with CC-130 and CF-188. Sometime, the Herc goes to 300 and 200 AGL , Hornet officialy cant, but i saw some of them doing passe close to 200ALG in alouette training area.

[@maryrafuse3851]

The Hornet has served the RCAF well even as it enters the evening/dusk of its career. It's quite well updated but with many hours on each airframe. A logical choice would be Super Hornets for the North/rugged duty, for general heavy lifting & the wonderful agile beauty from Sweden the Gripen E for Southern Canada's defense. This would be the modern equivalent of the Mosquito & Spitfire and would serve Canada well in this period when it is difficult to know where 5th & 6th generation fighters are going. The danger with these most advanced fighters is that stealth will be less of a factor as better radars are developed. It is obvious that the Gripen E is an amazing dogfighter and yet it still has advanced radar/weapon systems and the ability to defend itself while pressing on with the attack. Pilots should become familiar with a 2 fighter RCAF. I think this would serve as incentive to both young men and women to become fighter pilots.

[@robbiedubes]

I love the Herc ....

[@HighFlight]

Stunning stuff. One day soon I'll get there and hopefully it'll be busy and good enough weather. Did you get the 2nd pass through that one of the pilots mentioned on the radio?

[@ElwynR]

Yes, two passes of the two f-18 and c-130

[@HighFlight]

Even better. Will that be an extended film or did you switch to photos for the 2nd passes?

[@icecreamsandwichiify]

I should be seeing this blue and white CF-18 in Hillsboro, Oregon in September. Looks awesome.

[@icecreamsandwichiify]

Update: I saw it. It was static.

[@theseshisneverover6472]

She is the uk for RIAT @ Fairford .... amazing

[@104thMaverick]

Later that day the pilot showed up on the hill to apologies if he had startled anyone as he flew over!

[@Gamer-hl2qc]

honestly cant tell if this is true or a canadian joke

[@Madbrood]

Ah come on, lighten up

[@mode1charlie170]

Madbrood ...you forgot to say please...lol

[@plugs313]

Madbrood, I feel as a Canadian, I've got to apologize for that comment... ;)

[@Repented008]

Why does good manners offend you?

[@78logistics]

Low level flying in a Herc was almost as much run as finally being on jump run and exiting the aircraft after we popped up to 1000 feet.

[@BC41B]

Good stuff

[@phil.l.1327]

Awesome jet. Still wondering if Canada is going to build it's fleet of sixth gen super arrows.

[@709mash]

I wish! We just made a deal for 88 F35's though. The per unit cost per flight hour on that bird is now cheaper than the Gripen. Couldn't say no at that point, espically considering it's easy integration for NORAD missions.

[@alpearson9158]

@@709mash sorry life cost of f35's about 215,000,000 each life cost of gripen about 115,000,000 no comparison and more disturbing F35 is not a competent interceptor . Expect considerable US pressure brought down on RCAF. Now the best move would be about 45 of each to give us an interceptor. The f35's are likely partially headed to Europe somewhere.

[@shuttlejutter]

Hi, probably many people have asked this before but what video camera gear you use? Great video!

[@yxeaviationphotog]

Capt Porteus actually made two passes through the loop. Day before this, he went through in the demo jet and in this video, he was actually flying the grey jet.

[@ElwynR]

It was on this Day, he did two passes in the gray jet in the morning then later that Day he came through in the Demo jet, great to see

[@simonwilson1237]

Thanks Elwyn 👍

[@erictremblay4940]

Great surroundings and great show from those two CF-18As, and C130J A little off topic, but I wonder how far this is from Tywyn / Aberdovey, Wales. I did my "Outward Bound" course (in 1977) with the TAs - I was then a Cdn cadet on exchange. Do they still have Outward Bound courses over there? I really enjoyed Wales back then, and hearing the older locals speaking gallic. Thanks for this great video, et un bonjour du Quebec.

[@erictremblay4940]

SSaugaCriss Could well be as it seemed indeed rather short. I stand corrected then. Thanks for the info. (I'll remove the Juliet above)

[@SSaugaCriss]

Eric Tremblay Eric, i sourced tail 614 to indeed be a Juliet Herc. my apologies for jumping to conclusions.

[@SSaugaCriss]

notam: all H hercs have 300series markings and all our J hercs have 600series markings.

[@erictremblay4940]

SSaugaCriss Great to know, thanks. Off topic again, I jumped from C130Es during my Cdn Forces para course, many decades ago...

[@rlesmes]

Spectacular. What camera and lens do you use?

[@marklittle8805]

Everyone goes on about the Hornets...but how about that Herc? Big ass plane in a tight valley

[@MonsterDA6]

What Camera are you using to film this. Its so good

[@MichaelJohnson-sf9iq]

Don't understand why people have disliked this video

[@SSaugaCriss]

Michael Johnson they prob have nothing better to do after we bombed their ied hut.

[@XCimenaticGaming]

Pretty lucky to be a Canadian 😎

[@coolguy467]

I was in north bay Ontario for armed forces day and without warning a cf 18 flewbye and it was so loud. I was with my friend and we just screamed because it ear shattering

[@tbwpiper189]

Yes...but how's his stick handling?

[@linusa2996]

Is there a minimum altitude that they are allowed to fly at?

[@penman8985]

Can anybody tell me where this viewing spot is please! At first glance it looks like the Lakes or is it North Wales?

[@markhepworth4804]

Pen Man It's Wales mate.

[@craigleegillings]

And hes like... 12. nice,, ty.

[@kwacked1]

How often does anyone wave as they go through???

[@SSaugaCriss]

kwacked1 we're polite ppl :D

[@the_midnight_blues]

Where exactly is this? What's the closest town? Are those tourists, locals, or both? I gotta check this out.

[@factinator33]

That C130 gave me a chubby!!!!

[@oldfrend]

herc pilot needed to fly a cargo plane cuz that's the only thing that could lift his balls XD passes lower than any fighter jock i've seen yet.

[@snakeman469]

where is this?

[@snoxbox]

Canada most top gun winners.

[@tripcee3367]

Hornet 2 with the friendly Canadian wing wave.

[@willycanuck]

A reminder that CF-18 demonstration airplanes are operational at all times.