Blue Devils (aerobatic team)
| Blue Devils 410 (F) Squadron Aerobatic Team | |
|---|---|
Flight Lieutenant Don C. Laubman | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | de Havilland Vampire 1949-1951 |
The Blue Devils or the 410 (F) Squadron Aerobatic Team was a
History
The Blue Devils started as a team of three by
Thereafter, the Blue Devils expanded to six aircraft, including a second solo, and went on to fly at
Disbandment
The Blue Devils were disbanded in September 1950 as its members were posted to different squadrons and the Vampire was retired in favour of the F-86 Sabre. The team was temporarily reformed on 8 August 1951, however, because of an air show commitment. The last air show was flown on 19 August 1951 at the Michigan Air Fair in Detroit. During its three years of existence, the Blue Devils performed at 45 air shows in Canada and the United States.[3]
References
- Dempsey, Daniel V. A Tradition of Excellence: Canada's Airshow Team Heritage. Victoria, BC: High Flight Enterprises, 2002. ISBN 0-9687817-0-5.
- Milberry, Larry, ed. Sixty Years—The RCAF and CF Air Command 1924–1984. Toronto: Canav Books, 1984. ISBN 0-9690703-4-9.
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