Category Archives: airplanes

Snowy birds

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Two rather cold air planes at the Comox Air Force Museum, located at 19 Wing/CFB Comox. CP-107 Canadair Argus   C-47, Douglas DC-3 Dakota

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RCAF Vampire

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

The de Havilland DH-100 Vampire F.3 was the first jet fighter to enter RCAF service in any significant numbers. It served to introduce fighter pilots to jet flying, cockpit pressurization and the tricycle landing gear. RCAF Vampires served in both … Continue reading →

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RCAF Tofino

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Originally opened 1943 as a “Radio Detachment”, RCAF Tofino was part of a chain of radar stations conducting surveillance of the Pacific Coast, primarily due to threat of Japanese incendiary balloons.The RCAF, due to the threat of Japanese incendiary balloons … Continue reading →

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Martin Mars Fire Base

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Katherine

I was looking for the Martin Mars water bombers (flying tankers) on Sproat Lake, and much to my dismay, was suckered by the sign above – it appeared to be indicating that the Fish and Duck Pub was the home … Continue reading →

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C-FOAR – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

  C-FOAR, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Cessna 182P.   C-FOAR is used by Regional Gliding School (Pacific)  to support glider and powered flight pilot training.

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C-FCGS – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-FCGS, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Cessna 182P.   C-FCGS is used by Regional Gliding School (Pacific)  to support glider and powered flight pilot training.

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C-GDXR – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GDXR, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering on … Continue reading →

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C-GCLB – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GCLB, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering on … Continue reading →

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C-GCLY – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GCLY, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering on … Continue reading →

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C-GQRT – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GQRT, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider   The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering … Continue reading →

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