Category Archives: history

Nanaimo Military Museum

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Katherine

A model of HMCS Nanaimo in the Nanaimo Military Museum [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.302975529826165.1073742136.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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The big picture – Comox Air Force Museum

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Katherine

“Fighter Alley” at the Comox Air Force Museum Heritage Air Park From left to right, CF-100 Canuck, CF-104 Starfighter, CF-101 Voodoo.

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Comox Air Force Museum – Heritage Vehicle Exhibition

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Katherine

Located about 500 m from the Comox Air force Museum, the Heritage Air Park is home to a collection of aircraft which are models that have flown at 19 Wing Comox.  It’s also home to the Heritage Vehicle Collection.   … Continue reading →

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Heritage Vehicle Exhibition opens

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Katherine

19 Wing Commander Colonel T.P. Dunne opening the Heritage Vehicle Exhibition at the Comox Air Force Museum. Colonel Dunne was assisted by Wing Chief Warrant Officer CWO J.C. Parent, Captain Lynn Barley, Director of the Comox Air Force Museum, and … Continue reading →

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CH-125 Piasecki

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Katherine

CH-125 Piasecki at the Comox Air Force Museum The Boeing Vertol (formerly Piasecki) H-21A was a single engine, tandem rotor helicopter acquired by the RCAF in 1954 and used primarily for search and rescue work. The Piasecki was also used … Continue reading →

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The Gate Guardian

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Katherine

Gate Guardian at 19 Wing – RCAF McDonnell CF-101B Voodoo

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Frank Ney

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Katherine

Admiral of the Fleet Frank Ney was the mayor of Nanaimo from 1967-1984 and 1986-1990. He was known for his outgoing personality, and his habit of attending civic events dressed up like a pirate. He had a central role in … Continue reading →

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C-47 Dakota

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF C-47 Douglas Dakota at the Comox Air Force Museum

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Air planes and evening light

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Katherine

I just happened to be walking past the Comox Air Force Museum air park and CVAC/YQQ aka the Comox Valley Airport when I noticed the clouds and light and airplanes starting to come alive as the day ended. CP-107 Canadair … Continue reading →

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A YAG in the bay

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Katherine

Yard Auxiliary, General (YAG) training vessels are wooden boats built between 1954 and 1958. Built for use as a blue boat, the majority of these crafted were used for general purposes such as liberty boats, stores and equipment lighters, as … Continue reading →

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