Tag Archives: RCAF

C-GCLY – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GCLY, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering on … Continue reading →

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C-GQRT – Regional Gliding School (Pacific)

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Katherine

C-GQRT, a Regional Gliding School (Pacific) Schweizer SGS 2-33A glider   The SGS-233A is a conventional tow-place tandem, intermediate-training sailplane, manufactured by Schweizer Aircraft Corporation of Elmira, New York, USA. It is primarily of all metal construction with fabric covering … Continue reading →

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A quiet moment

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Katherine

A quiet moment in the early evening at CFB Comox – in a rare moment the Air Cadets have finished flying for the day, and Westjet and Coastal Mountain Air are safely on the ramp.

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On the ramp – CC-115 Buffalo

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Katherine

RCAF CC-115 Buffalo from 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 19 Wing preparing to depart on a SAR mission.

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Canadian Armed Forces

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Katherine

What we were and once again are…

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The tower and a T-bird

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Katherine

RCAF T-33 with the control tower for 19 Wing and the Comox air port in the background.

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RCAF – Courtenay Canada Day parade

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Katherine

19 Wing Commander Colonel Jim Benninger at the Courtenay Canada Day parade.

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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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Time lapse – CF-104 Starfighter

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Katherine

The Comox Air Force Museum’s Canadair (Lockheed) CF-104 Starfighter   Crew: 1 Length: 16.7 m Wingspan: 6.63 m Height: 4.08 m Empty weight: 6,300 kg Max. takeoff weight: 13,171 kg Powerplant: 1 × Orenda J79-OEL-7 afterburning turbojet Dry thrust: 10,000 … 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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