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Jesse Joe · 09-07-2006, 06:33 AM

Warthog won't fly in Halifax air show this weekend

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HALIFAX (CP) - The Nova Scotia International Air Show dropped a U.S. warplane from its program yesterday because it's identical to planes that killed a Canadian soldier and wounded dozens of others in Afghanistan.

A U.S. air force A-10 Thunderbolt, commonly known as a Warthog, was to appear this weekend at the air show that draws large crowds to the Halifax International Airport.

Two A-10s mistakenly strafed Canadian troops with cannon fire Monday near Kandahar, killing Pte. Mark Anthony Graham, a member of 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, based at CFB Petawawa, Ont.

In a statement, the air show's executive director said the decision to withdraw the plane was done in consultation with the U.S. air force.

"With an investigation underway we are very sensitive to the emotions that this type of incident invokes," said Colin Stephenson.

The A-10 Thunderbolt will be replaced in the show by a U.S. air force F-15 Eagle.

[ September 07, 2006, 06:58: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]

09-07-2006, 06:33 AM	#1
Jesse Joe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 6,862	Warthog won't fly in Halifax air show this weekend http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpape...%20800x600.jpg http://www.richard-seaman.com/Aircra...ingTightly.jpg HALIFAX (CP) - The Nova Scotia International Air Show dropped a U.S. warplane from its program yesterday because it's identical to planes that killed a Canadian soldier and wounded dozens of others in Afghanistan. A U.S. air force A-10 Thunderbolt, commonly known as a Warthog, was to appear this weekend at the air show that draws large crowds to the Halifax International Airport. Two A-10s mistakenly strafed Canadian troops with cannon fire Monday near Kandahar, killing Pte. Mark Anthony Graham, a member of 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, based at CFB Petawawa, Ont. In a statement, the air show's executive director said the decision to withdraw the plane was done in consultation with the U.S. air force. "With an investigation underway we are very sensitive to the emotions that this type of incident invokes," said Colin Stephenson. The A-10 Thunderbolt will be replaced in the show by a U.S. air force F-15 Eagle. [ September 07, 2006, 06:58: Message edited by: Jesse -Joe ]