'Gold standard': Plane spotters in Calgary hope for glimpse of Air Force 1 at G7
- The G7 leaders' three-day summit started Sunday in Kananaskis, Alta, with world leaders arriving and air restrictions in place over Calgary and Kananaskis Village.
- The summit brought together leaders from G7 nations as well as invited guests from outside the group, such as representatives from Ukraine and India, while officials anticipated protests and arranged live broadcasts so attendees could view the demonstrators’ messages.
- Airplane enthusiasts, including Corbin Johnson, gathered at Calgary International Airport to spot aircraft arriving for the summit, notably hoping to see Air Force One, which Johnson called "the gold standard."
- David Hall urged that protests be peaceful, lawful, and safe over the next few days and said, "We police behaviours and not beliefs," emphasizing the importance of respectful demonstration.
- The event's combination of high-profile arrivals, organized protests, and public engagement via live feeds suggested an effort to balance security with open expression during the international summit.
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'Gold standard': Plane spotters in Calgary hope for glimpse of Air Force 1 at G7
Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders' summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta.
‘Gold Standard’: Plane Spotters in Calgary Hope for Glimpse of Air Force 1 at G7
Airplane enthusiasts are setting up at the Calgary International Airport in hopes of seeing some exciting aircraft land for the start of the G7 leaders’ summit in nearby Kananaskis, Alta. Corbin Johnson wants to catch a glimpse of the plane carrying U.S. President Donald Trump. “Air Force 1 is certainly the gold standard, but I think myself and everyone else is very excited to see all the other aircraft are coming,” Corbin Johnson said Saturday,…
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