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A Snowy Day In Greenwood

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Katherine

A snowy day in the Air Park at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum

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Douglas Dakota Mk IV, C-47B-30-DK Skytrain

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Katherine

Snow and clouds framing the Douglas Dakota Mk IV, C-47B-30-DK Skytrain at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum.

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Canadian Museum of Immigration

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Katherine

A few of my favorites in the luggage project at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

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HMCS Sackville National Historic Site of Canada

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Katherine

HMCS Sackville (K181) – Canada’s oldest warship HMCS Sackville is the last of Canada’s 123 Flower-class corvettes, one of many convoy escort vessels built in Canada and the United Kingdom during World War II. In 1988, Sackville was designated a … Continue reading →

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Sambro Island Lighthouse Lens

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Katherine

The First Order Fresnel Lens that was used on the Sambro Island Lighthouse from 1906 until 1967. The lens is on display at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Builder: Barbier, Bernard & TurennePlace Built: Paris, FranceType: First Order Fresnel … Continue reading →

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Halifax – Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Katherine

One of the intricate ship models at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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CH-133A Labrador

Posted on June 16, 2019 by Katherine

CH-133A Labrador in the Air Park at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum

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Centurion Main Battle Tank Mk. 5

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Katherine

A Centurion Main Battle Tank Mk. 5 at the former CFB Cornwallis in Deep Brook, Nova Scotia. The Mk. 5 carried a type A barrel 20-pounder (84mm) main gun. Weight: 51 long tons (52 t) Length: Hull: 25 ft (7.6 … Continue reading →

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Greenwood Military Aviation Museum – CT-133 Silver Star

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Katherine

Lockheed/Canadair CT-133 Silver Star at the entrance to CFB Greenwood

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Greenwood Military Aviation Museum – CP-140A Arcturus

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Katherine

Lockheed CP-140A Arcturus at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum A variant of the CP-140 Aurora, the CP-140A Arcturus was not equipped with surface and sub-surface warfare equipment. This made the Arcturus more fuel efficient, and well suited for crew training … Continue reading →

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