The Abbotsford Airshow began in 1962 when the recently formed Abbotsford Flying Club decided an airshow would be an effective way to promote flying from Abbotsford Airport, which was inactive at the time. The Flying Club approached W.J. (Bud) Lloyd of the Abbotsford Rotary Club for their support. The Rotary Club put up the $700 to cover the budget of the show and Flying Club provided the manpower. The 2001 Abbotsford International Airshow featured the first flying demonstration in Canada of the F/A-18F Super Hornet. more... See more text