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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

The Japanese Air Self Defence Force has sent two P-3 Orion's to 19 Wing Comox for training with Canadian crews from 407 Demon Squadron. They fly the Canadianized version of the P-3 - the CP-140 Aurora.


WHAT'S NEW!

June 15, 2009 -

A new page showcasing the air displays at the CFMETR - Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges Open House. A biannual event that was well received by the public.


May 19, 2009 -

More photos added from Bill! Now two pages of rare RCAF photos!


April 29, 2009 -

This year airshow fans will have the opportunity to witness the Centennial Heritage Flight. During the season the Snowbird will be replaced by a Tutor painted in the colours of the 1967 Golden Centennaire - truly a once in a lifetime event!


April 28, 2009 -

The 2009 CF-18 Hornet Demo team is now in Comox. Flown this year by Capt Tim "DONOR" Woods - his routine is amazing as well as different than previous years! Here are a few images from his first day of practice.


April 28, 2009 -

More photos from today now added. Today, April 23rd was the first day of the Heritage Flight pracitce. Consisting of the Century Hornet, Hawk One and the Golden Centennaire(using a Snowbird Tutor while in Comox).


April 18, 2009 -

More photos added to the slideshow. Now over 50 images - latest upload from April 18th practices.


February 19, 2009 -

New pages of some Cold War warriors from the Royal Canadian Air Force (pre-1968) / Canadian Forces. The CF-101 Voodoo, CP-107 Argus and the CF-100 Canuck.


February 19, 2009 -

New pages of some Cold War warriors from the Royal Canadian Air Force (pre-1968) / Canadian Forces. The CF-101 Voodoo, CP-107 Argus and the CF-100 Canuck.


February 19, 2009 -

New pages of some Cold War warriors from the Royal Canadian Air Force (pre-1968) / Canadian Forces. The CF-101 Voodoo, CP-107 Argus and the CF-100 Canuck.


January 23, 2009 -

A new page of Canada's latest re-activated squadron. 414 Electronic Warfare Support Squadron. They will fly ALpha Jets from Top Aces and act as the "bad guys" during training with the Canadian Forces. The Black Knights last flew the CT-133 and ET-133 Silver Stars out of CFB Comox in 2001.


January 12, 2009 -

A new page of Canada's latest addition, the CH-147 Chinook. The Canadian are now operating a small fleet of ex-US Army Chinook's in Afghanistan. Thanks to C. Ishmael for contributing these hot off the press photos!


January 12, 2009 -

New page of the Vipers from Italy now up. A special thanks to Paolo Maglio from Italy for contributing this great shots!


January 1, 2009 -

The European Vipers page is now taking shape. I now have the three countries completed. For the model builders, these pages should help with the new Kinetic F-16AM kit that was recently released!


October 10, 2008 -

I have now added new photos of the CT-114 Tutor.


October 10, 2008 -

More new photos have been updated to the RAF page, including a new page covering the latest RAF asset, the Sentinel R1. New photos added to the GR4 Tornado, F3 Tornado, GR3 Jaguar and Eurofighter Typhoon pages. Look for more updates to the RAF page in the coming weeks!


September 23, 2008 -

On September 20th, I was invited to fly with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Flying with Snowbird 10, Captain Steve Thompson in the chase plane, I photographed the team flying around the beautiful city of Victoria and area's up the coast of Vancouver Island.


September 1, 2008 -

Another major update. This time from the Abbotsford Airshow 2008. The line up included the Snowbirds, THunderbirds, CF-18, F-15E, F-18F, Warbirds, Aurora, Dolphin and the Canadian Forces Assault Demo!


December 18, 2007-

A rare look from inside a CF-18 Hornet during training mission's at 4 Wing Cold Lake. Thanks to Don Patrick for sharing these photo's!




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