Tag Archives: 442 Squadron

CH-149 Cormorant

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Katherine

AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant from 442 Squadron at 19 Wing

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CC-115 Buffalo

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF CC-115 Buffalo from 442 Squadron at the Comox Air Show The Buffalo is flown by 442 Squadron from CFB Comox on Vancouver island in the Search & Rescue and medium transport role. The unique handling characteristics of the Buffalo … Continue reading →

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F/L Arnold Roseland Spitfire

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Katherine

Packing up TE 294, the F/L Arnold Roseland Spitfire In 1999, members of the Comox Air Force Museum on Vancouver Island, began a decade long project to construct a Supermarine Spitfire IX from the ashes of a former South African … Continue reading →

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RCAF Vampire

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

The de Havilland DH-100 Vampire F.3 was the first jet fighter to enter RCAF service in any significant numbers. It served to introduce fighter pilots to jet flying, cockpit pressurization and the tricycle landing gear. RCAF Vampires served in both … Continue reading →

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Vigilant – RCAF Buffalo

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Katherine

  A RCAF CC-115 Buffalo from 19 Wing/CFB Comox 442 Squadron

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