Tag Archives: 19 Wing Comox

C-GDXR – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GDXR, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering on … Continue reading →

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C-GCLB – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GCLB, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering on … Continue reading →

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C-GCLY – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GCLY, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering on … Continue reading →

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C-GQRT – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GQRT, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering … Continue reading →

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CFAV Albatross and CFAV Black Duck

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Katherine

CFAV Black Duck YAG 661 and CFAV Albatross YAG 660 are 53 foot crash boats, operated and maintained by the 19 Wing Marine Unit at HMCS Quadra. In the early 1950’s the Marine Rescue Section at CFB Comox was established … Continue reading →

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A quiet moment

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Katherine

A quiet moment in the early evening at CFB Comox – in a rare moment the Air Cadets have finished flying for the day, and Westjet and Coastal Mountain Air are safely on the ramp.