Category Archives: RCAF

Jet On A Stick

A nighttime look at the Canadair CF-5 RCAF Memorial in Trenton, Ontario The Canadair CF-5 (officially designated the CF-116 Freedom Fighter) is a Canadian license-built Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter. It is a light, supersonic, twin-engine, daylight air superiority fighter primarily … Continue reading

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National Air Force Museum of Canada

The National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) is an aviation museum dedicated to preserving the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). It is located on the west side of CFB Trenton in Trenton, Ontario. I was the … Continue reading

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Summerside Air Force Heritage Park

CP-121 Tracker 131 at the Slemon Park historical aircraft static display CP-107 Argus 10739 CC-15 Buffalo 115451

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Rat Rods

Beautiful Rat Rods at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum for the 2024 Wings & Wheels car show celebrating the RCAF Centennial.

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14 Wing Greenwood Red 4

Red 4, a 2017 Rosenbauer Commander 4000 aerial (1750/250/115′ T-Rex platform) from the 14 Wing Greenwood Fire Department.

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107 Wing Cenotaph

The 107 (Valley) Wing, Greenwood, Nova Scotia Cenotaph consists of a granite stone set upon a concrete base, with an “Argus” propeller mounted on a 7-foot steel “I” beam behind it. The bilingual inscription on the stone states: “Dedicated to … Continue reading

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Lockheed CP-122 Neptune

Lockheed CP-122 Neptune at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum

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Gutless Gert: Avro 683 Lancaster

Gutless Gert, an Avro 683 Lancaster at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum

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CP140A Arcturus

A CP140A Arcturus at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum

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Diefenbunker

Welcome to the Diefenbunker The Diefenbunker is a massive four-storey underground bunker, built between 1959 and 1961. During the Cold War, top officials were to take shelter here in the event of a nuclear war. It was active as Canadian … Continue reading

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