Monthly Archives: January 2015

RCAF CH-149 Cormorant

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

Royal Canadian Air Force CH-149 AgustaWestland Cormorant from 442 Squadron at 19 Wing for the Comox Air Show.

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RCAF CC-150 Polaris

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF CC-150 Polaris from 8 437 Squadron at 8 Wing,  for the Comox Air Show The CC-150 Polaris (Airbus A310-300s) is a multi-purpose, twin-engine, long-range jet aircraft that can be converted for passenger, freight or medical transport and air-to-air refuelling. … Continue reading →

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NX43HM Chuji Jiaolian CJ-6A

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

NX43HM, a 1964 Chuji Jiaolian CJ-6A at 19 Wing for the Comox Air Show This air craft is owned by Hal Morley – Lake Oswego, Oregon.

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Chuji Jiaolian CJ-6A

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

N23298, a 1982 Chuji Jiaolian-6 (CJ-6A) at 19 Wing for the Comox Air Show The CJ-6, is a two-seat basic trainer and light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by China-based company Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (formerly Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Corporation) … Continue reading →

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C-FSQM

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

C-FSQM, a  2003 Van’s RV6 at 19 Wing for the Comox Air Show Span: 23 ft Length: 20 ft 2 in Height: 5 ft 3 in Wing Area: 110 sq ft Empty Weight: 965 lbs Gross Weight: 1600 lbs Wing … Continue reading →

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CT-114 Tutor

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

Canadair CT-114 Tutor at 19 Wing for the Comox Air Show Canadair CT-114 Tutor, N4017B / RCAF 017, is owned and operated by Pacific Flying Service, Mercer Island, Washington. This air plane was built in 1964.

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CH-124 Sea King

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King helicopter at 19 Wing/CFB Comox

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HMCS Alberni K-103

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

A model of HMCS Alberni on display at CFB Comox HMCS Alberni was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy(RCN) during the Second World War.  Alberni  played a vital role in escorting convoys. She was torpedoed and … Continue reading →

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CC-115 Buffalo

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF CC-115 Buffalo from 442 Squadron at the Comox Air Show The Buffalo is flown by 442 Squadron from CFB Comox on Vancouver island in the Search & Rescue and medium transport role. The unique handling characteristics of the Buffalo … Continue reading →

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CF-WLO Harvard 4

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

CF-WLO, a 1945 Harvard 4 at 19 Wing for the Comox Air Show This air plane was built by the Canadian Car & Foundry Co. Ltd

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