Tag Archives: RCAF

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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2014 Snowbirds

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Katherine

2014 Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 AD) Commanding Officer: Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher England Snowbird 1 Team Lead: Major Patrick Gobeil Snowbird 2 Inner Right Wing: Captain Brett Parker Snowbird 3 Inner Left Wing: Captain Bart Postma Snowbird 4 First Line Astern: Captain … Continue reading →

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Lines

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Katherine

A RCAF CH-149 Cormorant and a CC-177 Globemaster III, with the base golf course as a background.

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Stand on guard for thee

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Katherine

Comox Air Museum

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CP-107 Canadair Argus

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Katherine

CP-107 Canadair Argus Mk II at the Comox Air Museum

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Lockheed K/CC-130H Hercules

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Katherine

RCAF Lockheed CC-130H Hercules configured for air to air refuelling departing CFB Comox

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Out of the grey

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Katherine

Nine CT-114 Tutors from the RCAF Snowbirds in the Nine Plane Abreast formation

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Globemaster III

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Katherine

RCAF CC-177 Globemaster III

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Snowbirds – flight over Lazo

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Katherine
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The gate guardian

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Katherine

Many Canadian Forces Bases and Units have a gate guardian – a retired piece of military equipment that has been selected as it represents the role of the base. In the case of 19 Wing/CFB Comox, it is a McDonnell … Continue reading →

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