Tag Archives: helicopter

C-FXFT

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Katherine

The Kaman K-1200 K-MAX “aerial truck” is the world’s first helicopter specifically designed, tested, and certified for repetitive external lift operations and vertical reference flight. C-FXFT, a 1994 Kaman K-1200 at the Courtenay Air Park This is an interesting helicopter … Continue reading →

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YQQ

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Katherine

The Comox Valley Airport terminal framed by the Comox Air Force Museum

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CH-124 Sea King

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King helicopter at 19 Wing/CFB Comox

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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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C-GTNU

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Katherine

The Aerospatiale AS 350 Écureuil (Squirrel) is a single-engine six seat intermediate utility helicopter produced by Aerospatiale (Eurocopter). The AS350 is marketed in North America as the AStar. Grizzly Helicopters Ltd Aerospatiale AS 350 B-2 in Strathcona Provincial Park The … Continue reading →

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C-GCHJ – Air Ambulance

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Katherine

C-GCHJ – a Helijet Sikorsky S-76C air ambulance on the helipad at St Joseph’s General Hospital, Comox B.C. The Helijet Sikorsky S76 is configured to to accommodate up to 2 stretcher patients and 4 medical attendants.  The aircraft is primarily … Continue reading →

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CH-125 Piasecki

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Katherine

The Boeing Vertol (formerly Piasecki) H-21A was a single engine, tandem rotor helicopter acquired by the RCAF in 1954 and used primarily for search and rescue work. The Piasecki was also used by the RCAF  in transport duties associated with … Continue reading →

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