Category Archives: airplanes

CF-DDR

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Katherine

CF-DDR, 1946 Fleet model 80 Canuck at the Campbell River airport The Fleet Model 80 Canuck is a Canadian aircraft featuring two seats in side-by-side configuration. The Canuck was designed for the flight training, personal use and light commercial roles. … Continue reading →

Posted in airplanes, history, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

C-FOPE

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Katherine

C-FOPE, a 1968 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. III at the Campbell River airport

Posted in airplanes, history | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

YQQ

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Katherine

The Comox Valley Airport terminal framed by the Comox Air Force Museum

Posted in airplanes, CFB Comox, museum, RCAF, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The gate guardian

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF McDonnel CF-101 Voodoo at 19 Wing/CFB Comox

Posted in airplanes, CFB Comox, history, RCAF, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

C-GBTJ

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Katherine

C-GBTJ, a 1979 Cessna A185F Skywagon in Campbell River Length: 25 ft. 6 in. Height: 7 ft. 6 in. Wing Span: 36 ft. Wing Area: 175 sq. ft. Engine: Fuel-injected Continental IO-520-D engine 285 horsepower Takeoff Run (ft): 770 Takeoff … Continue reading →

Posted in airplanes, history | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

C-GTLT

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Katherine

C-GTLT, a 1957 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I Beaver in Campbell River

Posted in airplanes, history | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

C-FWCA

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Katherine

Built in Canada by by The De Havilland Aircraft Of Canada, Limited, this 1958 Dehavilland DHC-2 MK. I has an lengthy and interesting history that starts when it was delivered to the United States Army on November 25, 1958. The … Continue reading →

Posted in airplanes, history | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Comox Armed Forces Day and Air Show

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Katherine

The 2015 19 Wing Comox Armed Forces Day and Air Show is fast approaching – this is a great family event with interesting displays, and lots of flying! Saturday August 15, 2015

Posted in airplanes, CFB Comox, Navy, RCAF, RCN | Tagged , | Leave a comment

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.

Posted in airplanes, CFB Comox, RCAF, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in airplanes, CFB Comox, RCAF, Vancouver Island Images | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment