Tag Archives: RCAF

Heritage Air Park – Not your normal view

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Katherine

CH-125 Piasecki and Douglas Dakota at the Comox air Force Museum, Heritage Air Park

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The big picture – Comox Air Force Museum

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Katherine

“Fighter Alley” at the Comox Air Force Museum Heritage Air Park From left to right, CF-100 Canuck, CF-104 Starfighter, CF-101 Voodoo.

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CT-142 Dash-8

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Katherine

CT-142 Dash-8 at the Comox Air Show The CT-142 is used by the Canadian Forces Air Navigation School (CFANS) at 17 Wing in Winnipeg to teach students aerial navigation and tactics. Designed and produced in Canada, the CT-142 is a … Continue reading →

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CH-124 Sea King

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF CH-124 Sea King at the Comox Air Show The Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King is a twin-engined anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter.

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The big picture – Comox Air Force Museum

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Katherine

The air park at the Comox Air Force Museum H-21A Piasecki , CH-113 Labrador, C-47 Dakota, and CP-107 Argus in the air park at the Comox Air Force Museum.

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CH-125 Piasecki

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Katherine

CH-125 Piasecki at the Comox Air Force Museum 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 … Continue reading →

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The Gate Guardian

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Katherine

Gate Guardian at 19 Wing – RCAF McDonnell CF-101B Voodoo

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C-47 Dakota

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Katherine

RCAF C-47 Douglas Dakota at the Comox Air Force Museum

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Snowbirds

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Katherine

The RCAF Snowbirds flying over 19 Wing Comox and the Comox Valley Air Port during their annual spring training season. [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.300597123397339.1073742128.123247217798998&type=1″ size=”187″]

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Snowbird 5

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Katherine

If you have driven past the Comox Valley visitor Centre you’ll recognize this airplane, and if you’re a fan of the RCAF Snowbirds you’ll probably know what it is – a Canadian built, Canadair CT-114 Tutor. The jetsicle (jet on … Continue reading →

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