Tag Archives: CFB Comox

CF-WLO Harvard 4

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

CF-WLO, a 1945 Harvard 4 at 19 Wing for the Comox Air Show This air plane was built by the Canadian Car & Foundry Co. Ltd

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RCAF CT-142 Dash-8

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF Bombardier  CT-142 Dash-8 from 402 “City of Winnipeg” Squadron at 19 Wing for the Comox Air Show. 402 Squadron’s tasks include the conduct of both Air Combat Systems Officer and Airborne Electronic Sensor Operator training flights, the maintenance and … Continue reading →

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RCAF CH-146 Griffon

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Katherine

Soldiers from the Canadian Scottish Regiment aboard an RCAF CH-146 Griffon tactical helicopter at 19 Wing/CFB Comox. The CH-146 is the Canadian military designation for the Bell 412CF, a modified Bell 412, ordered by Canada in 1992. The CH-146 was … Continue reading →

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The airfield

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Katherine

The airfield at the Comox Air Force Museum – but not your normal view… [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.283377791785939.1073742074.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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Island Art – Courtenay

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Katherine

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

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Katherine

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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2014 Regional Gliding School (Pacific) graduation parade

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Katherine

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Not your normal view – CP-107 Argus

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Katherine

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)

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Katherine

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

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

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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