Tag Archives: 19 Wing Comox

Island Art – Courtenay

Search and Rescue aircraft and fishing boats – closely linked in the Comox Valley   Orcas and the famous Elasmosaur

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Kinnikinnik Child Care Centre

A look at Kinnikinnik Child Care Centre, at 19 Wing/CFB Comox in Lazo B.C.   To view the entire image album please head to my Facebook page…

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19 Wing Grizzly day sail

19 Wing sailing through Baynes Sound on PCT 60, Grizzly, Fun.. More images in a Facebook album and in a standalone album…

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2014 Regional Gliding School (Pacific) graduation parade

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Not your normal view – CP-107 Argus

As early as 1952 the RCAF issued requirements for a new long-range patrol Aircraft to replace the wartime Lancaster. By 1958, less than three years from contract start, the first Argus was airborne and on 1 May 1958, CFB Greenwood … Continue reading

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Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

I spent a day at CFB Comox with the Regional Gliding School (Pacific) – I’m impressed… very impressed. A last minute check with the flight instructor   Waiting…   The tow plane arrives   The tower signals clearance to cross … Continue reading

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Grumman CS2F / CP-121 Tracker

Grumman produced 1,185 Trackers, and another 99 aircraft carrying the CS2F designation were manufactured in Canada under license by de Havilland Canada. The Canadian built Trackers entered service starting in 1956, and were built to the earlier “A” model airframe … Continue reading

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Snowy birds

Two rather cold air planes at the Comox Air Force Museum, located at 19 Wing/CFB Comox. CP-107 Canadair Argus   C-47, Douglas DC-3 Dakota

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C-FOAR – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

  C-FOAR, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Cessna 182P.   C-FOAR is used by Regional Gliding School (Pacific)  to support glider and powered flight pilot training.

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C-FCGS – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

C-FCGS, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Cessna 182P.   C-FCGS is used by Regional Gliding School (Pacific)  to support glider and powered flight pilot training.

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