The Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 Squadron) perform during the International Fleet Review over the Royal Roads anchorage on June 12, 2010 as part of the Navy Centennial celebrations. The Snowbirds are a Canadian icon comprised of serving members of the Canadian Forces which work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the North American public.   The Canadian Navy’s Pacific Fleet marked the Canadian Navy Centennial with the IFR June 9th to 14th, 2010.  The main event of the IFR was the fleet review, where the visiting and Canadian naval vessels were reviewed by the guest of honour, Governor General Michaëlle Jean. The IFR was the largest gathering of ships and naval personnel that Victoria has seen in over 50 years.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces, observes the gathered international Navy Warships anchored in Esquimalt harbour on the bridge of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship ALGONQUIN.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces, reviews assembled ships from Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) ALGONQUIN during the International Fleet Review (IFR) 12 June 2010. Participating in the review are Naval warships from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and France.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces, salutes the USS RONALD REAGAN during the sail past for the International Fleet Review in Esquimalt harbour.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces, reviews assembled ships from Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) ALGONQUIN during the International Fleet Review (IFR) 12 June 2010. Participating in the review are Naval warships from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and France..