Category Archives: Navy

Across the harbour

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Katherine

The view across Esquimalt Harbour from Fisgard Light National Historic Site, looking toward HMC Dockyard Esquimalt.

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The old and the new – Work Point

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Katherine

A bit of Work Point at night. Standing in front of the building #1020, the administration building # 1020, built in 1918, and across the old parade square from building #1372, the new accommodations complex, the Admiral Sir Charles E. … Continue reading →

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19 Wing Day Sail 2015

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Katherine

Members of 19 Wing enjoyed a day sail to Denman Island aboard PCT 60 Grizzly and PCT 59 Wolf – Royal Canadian Navy Orca Orca Class Patrol Craft Training (PCT) ships.

Posted in CFB Comox, Navy, ocean, RCAF, RCN | Tagged 19 Wing Day Sail 2015, Orca Class Patrol Craft Training (PCT), PCT Grizzly, PCT Wolf | Leave a comment

Goose Spit – HMCS Quadra

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Katherine

Looking toward HMCS Quadra on Goose Spit

Posted in Beach, Navy, ocean | Tagged beach, cadets, Comox Valley, Goose Spit, Navy, ocean, RCN | 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

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CH-124 Sea King

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King helicopter at 19 Wing/CFB Comox

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HMCS Alberni K-103

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

A model of HMCS Alberni on display at CFB Comox HMCS Alberni was a Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy(RCN) during the Second World War. Alberni played a vital role in escorting convoys. She was torpedoed and … Continue reading →

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Royal Roads – onto the lagoon

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Katherine

Some of the best views of the Coburg Peninsula and the Esquimalt Lagoon can be had from behind the Royal Roads boat house – it’s a rather sad area though to see the once busy docks that were full of … Continue reading →