Tag Archives: CFB Comox 19 Wing

C-FCGS

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Katherine

C-FCGS, a BC Air Cadets 1973 Cessna 182P glider tow plane

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CF-18 Quick Reaction

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Katherine

A pair of RCAF CF-18 Quick Reaction fighters departing CFB Comox

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Hawk One – 19 Wing Comox

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Katherine

Hawk One – the “Gate Guardian” at the main gate of 19 Wing/CFB Comox

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CC-115 Buffalo

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Katherine

A CC-115 Buffalo from 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 19 Wing Comox

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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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And then they flew…

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Katherine

  Seagulls at Air Force Beach – one moment on the beach, and then they flew…

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Angry birds

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Katherine

Angry, and hungry, seal gulls at Air force Beach – behind CFB Comox

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19 Wing Comox Marine Section

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

If you happen to find yourself at HMCS Quadra or 19 Wing/CFB Comox, you might also find yourself taking a walk down this pier – for the Air Force types it can be a bit of an intimidating walk as … 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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