Category Archives: history

Wickaninnish Beach – the memorial

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Katherine

A simple yet powerful Korean War memorial overlooking Wickaninnish Beach and the open Pacific Ocean at the Kwistis Visitor Centre (Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre). Wickaninnish Beach – Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

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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 →

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C-FOPE

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Katherine

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

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The Alberni Project

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Katherine

The Alberni Project is a program of remembrance which pays tribute to the men who served on HMCS Alberni, a Canadian Corvette, between 1941 and 1944. The Alberni was a Flower Class Corvette, all of which were were named after … Continue reading →

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The Melville collection

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Katherine

I rarely photograph people, so when I do there’s usually a very good reason – as in the case of Comox Valley military historian Roberta Melville. I had the pleasure of viewing some of Roberta’s extensive collection of Army equipment … Continue reading →

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Elk River Road

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Katherine

The Elk River Road bridge over Upper Campbell Lake More images in a Facebook album:

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At the quarry

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Katherine

A beautiful old truck along Cumberland Road

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The gate guardian

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Katherine

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

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Condensory Road Bridge

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Katherine

The Condensory Road Bridge over the Puntledge River is a superb example of an old wood piling bridge, one of the few left on Vancouver Island. It is quite similar in size, appearance, and construction to the bridge over the … Continue reading →

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The Puntledge – Condensory Road to Browns River

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Katherine

The Puntledge River does not look threatening when viewed from the Condensory Road Bridge – in fact, looking downstream toward the confluence of the Browns River things look rather serene. The Puntledge is popular with tubers and paddlers – a … Continue reading →

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