Monthly Archives: July 2015

CC-138 Twin Otter

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Katherine

CC-138 Twin Otter at the Comox Air Show A Royal Canadian Air Force de Havilland Canada DHC-6/CC-138 Twin Otter

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AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Katherine

CH-149 Cormorant at the Comox Air Show A Royal Canadian Air Force AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant from 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, based at 19 Wing CFB Comox. The Cormorant is employed in a search and rescue role.

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AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Katherine

A Royal Canadian Air Force AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant from 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, based at 19 Wing CFB Comox. The Cormorant is employed in a search and rescue role.

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de Havilland DHC-5/CC-115 Buffalo

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Katherine

A Royal Canadian Air Force de Havilland DHC-5/CC-115 Buffalo from 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, based at 19 Wing CFB Comox. The Buffalo is employed in a search and rescue role.

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The bench – Comox

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Katherine

I shot this image of the mountains, the marina, and the empty bench, thinking that it pretty much summed up what life is like for deployed members of the military, and the loved ones that the must leave when they … Continue reading →

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MV Coho

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Katherine

Black Ball Line’s MV Coho is a vehicle and passenger ferry operating between Victoria and Port Angeles. MV Coho entering James Bay – Victoria The design of the Coho was the basis for BC Ferries’ first two ships, the Sidney … Continue reading →

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Englewood Railway

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Katherine

Englewood Railway EMD SW1200 If you happen to be around Woss and you happen to like railways and logging, well, you really ought to take the time to visit the last operating logging railroad in North America – Western Forest … Continue reading →

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Shingle Spit – the beach in perspective

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Katherine

Sometimes you need to step back and look at the big picture in order to gain an understanding, and perhaps appreciation of where you are, but sometimes you need to just poke about and look a bit more closely. If … Continue reading →

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Shingle Spit – the old boats

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Katherine

Shingle Spit – Hornby Island The abandoned boats and ships that I see provide some very good photographic opportunities, but at the same time they are a mess and a hazard that are left for taxpayers to deal with… [fbalbum … Continue reading →

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BC Ferries Shingle Spit

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Katherine

It’s hard to think of a prettier place to wait for a ferry than the BC Ferries terminal at Shingle Spit on Hornby Island. The terminal itself is a nice place to wait, but the real attraction for me is … Continue reading →

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