Author Archives: Katherine

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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RCAF CT-142 Dash-8

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF Bombardier CT-142 Dash-8 from 402 “City of Winnipeg” Squadron at 19 Wing for the Comox Air Show. 402 Squadron’s tasks include the conduct of both Air Combat Systems Officer and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator training flights, the maintenance and … Continue reading →

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RCAF CH-146 Griffon

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

Soldiers from the Canadian Scottish Regiment aboard an RCAF CH-146 Griffon tactical helicopter at 19 Wing/CFB Comox. The CH-146 is the Canadian military designation for the Bell 412CF, a modified Bell 412, ordered by Canada in 1992. The CH-146 was … Continue reading →

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Powell River Queen

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

The M/V Powell River Queen is one of three Powell River Class ferries built to operate on the new minor routes acquired by BC Ferries in the early 1960’s. The Bowen Queen, Mayne Queen and the Powell River Queen were … Continue reading →

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Rebecca Spit

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Katherine

Overlooking Drew Harbour from Rebecca Spit Marine Provincial Park [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.286894968100888.1073742090.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Strathcona – roadside waterfall

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Katherine

One of many small waterfalls on the east side of Buttle Lake – this one was on Westmin Road in Strathcona Provincial Park. And a bit of video… waterfall,Buttle Lake,Westmin Road,Strathcona,nature,winter,video,Strathcona Provincial Park