Siskins

Siskins

The Siskins were a Canadian aerobatic flying team that was established in 1929 at Camp Borden, Ontario. Flying three Armstrong Whitworth Siskin biplanes, the Siskins quickly built a reputation for performing dangerous stunts, such as tieing their planes together with rope in midair. The Siskins were very successful, and flew more than 100 airshows over three years. The team was disbanded in 1932 when the Great Depression forced the RCAF to reduce operations.

Siskins Squadron Leader E.A. McNabb would later earn recognition as the first RCAF pilot to win the Distinguished Flying Cross during World War II.


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