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OUR FAST BIRDS GET A BATH
The annual washing of our fighter aircraft took place recently. As you can imagine, keeping the planes clean and maintained when they are exposed to the elements is a constant battle. Luckily for the Museum, a crew from 888 Wing takes on the responsibility of power...
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TYKO’S TAKE ~ THE SQUADRONS ON OUR BASE, 19 WING
In this, Tyko’s second post, he talks about three squadrons attached to 19 Wing Comox: 19 Air Maintenance Squadron 19 Air Maintenance Squadron (19 AMS) provides second-line aircraft support to all the flying squadrons at CFB...
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REST IN PEACE, IRV FRASER
Our Museum has lost a beloved volunteer, Irv Fraser. Our Programme Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, Jon Ambler, wrote, ” For over a decade, Irv was our handyman and builder, and there is no part of our Museum that did not benefit from his skill and effort....
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TYKO’S TAKE ~ OUR BASE, 19 WING
Tyko‘s first post introduces us to our base, 19 Wing Comox. 19 Wing Comox, BC The airfield at 19 wing Comox was built as an RAF base in 1942 and in 1943 it was officially designated an RCAF base. Its primary purpose was...
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The CAFM commemorates the role and history of 19 Wing (CFB/RCAF/RAF), documenting significant achievements in West Coast Military Aviation History.
Founded in 1982 as part of the Air Force Indoctrination School, CAFM was accredited as a stand-alone Canadian Forces Museum and officially opened its doors to the public on 12 September 1987.