Category Archives: RCAF

CT-142 Dash-8

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Katherine

CT-142 Dash-8 at the Comox Air Show The CT-142 is used by the Canadian Forces Air Navigation School (CFANS) at 17 Wing in Winnipeg to teach students aerial navigation and tactics. Designed and produced in Canada, the CT-142 is a … Continue reading →

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The big picture – Comox Air Force Museum

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Katherine

The air park at the Comox Air Force Museum H-21A Piasecki , CH-113 Labrador, C-47 Dakota, and CP-107 Argus in the air park at the Comox Air Force Museum.

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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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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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Snowbirds

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Katherine

The RCAF Snowbirds flying over 19 Wing Comox and the Comox Valley Air Port during their annual spring training season. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.300597123397339.1073742128.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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Snowbirds

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Katherine

The RCAF Snowbirds flying over a large crowd at Air Force Beach, adjacent to 19 Wing Comox, during their annual spring training season.

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Snowbird 5

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Katherine

If you have driven past the Comox Valley visitor Centre you’ll recognize this airplane, and if you’re a fan of the RCAF Snowbirds you’ll probably know what it is – a Canadian built, Canadair CT-114 Tutor. The jetsicle (jet on … Continue reading →

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2015 CF-18 Demonstration Team

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Katherine

The CF-18 Demonstration Team returns to the North American 2015 air show season with a brand new theme commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Captain Denis “Cheech” Beaulieu landing the Demonstration Hornet at 19 Wing The colour … Continue reading →

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