Canadian Forces Snowbirds turn heads during Kelowna fly by

Kelowna was treated to an unusual roar from the sky on Wednesday afternoon.

A fleet of Canadian Forces Snowbirds cruised through the Okanagan to make a fueling pit stop at Kelowna International Airport while en route to Vancouver Island.

The snowbirds are on the way to Comox, B.C. for their annual "spring training" sessions.

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According to Instagram, the fleet originally took off from Moose Jaw, then stopped in Lethbridge and re-fuelled in Kelowna while on the way to Vancouver Island.

Now in their 48th season, the Snowbirds are known across North America for their aerobatic performances and skillful fly-bys.

While the Okanagan didn't get to experience the full Snowbird show Wednesday afternoon, the fleet will return to the Penticton Peach Festival this August!