CF-101 Voodoo

The McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo was an all-weather interceptor aircraft operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Forces between 1961 and 1984. They were manufactured by the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri for the United States Air Force, and later sold to Canada. Top speed: 1,825 km/h Range: 3,106 km Weight: 13,140 kg Manufacturer: McDonnell Aircraft Corporation Engine type: Pratt & Whitney J57 Number built: 132 (two batches of 66) NOTE: ***This image is a compositing of the actual aircraft from the Heritage Park Museum Art work by Brad Edwards Creative***

McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo

The McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo was an all-weather interceptor aircraft operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Forces between 1961 and 1984. They were manufactured by the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri for the United States Air Force, and later sold to Canada. Top speed: 1,825 km/h Range: 3,106 km Weight: 13,140 kg Manufacturer: McDonnell Aircraft Corporation Engine type: Pratt & Whitney J57 Number built: 132 (two batches of 66) NOTE: ***This image is a compositing of the actual aircraft from the Heritage Park Museum placed against the backdrop of the Courtenay Air Park. Art work by Brad Edwards Creative***

McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo

The McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo was an all-weather interceptor aircraft operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Forces between 1961 and 1984. They were manufactured by the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri for the United States Air Force, and later sold to Canada. Top speed: 1,825 km/h Range: 3,106 km Weight: 13,140 kg Manufacturer: McDonnell Aircraft Corporation Engine type: Pratt & Whitney J57 Number built: 132 (two batches of 66)

Avro CF-100 Mark 5 Canuck

The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck (affectionately known as the "Clunk") is a Canadian twinjet interceptor/fighter designed and produced by aircraft manufacturer Avro Canada. It has the distinction of being the only Canadian-designed fighter to enter mass production. Role Interceptor aircraft Manufacturer Avro Canada First flight 19 January 1950 Introduction 1952 Retired 1981 Status Withdrawn from service Primary users Royal Canadian Air Force Belgian Air Force Number built 692 Unit cost $750,000 Developed into Avro Canada CF-103

Avro CF-100 Mark 5 Canuck

The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck (affectionately known as the "Clunk") is a Canadian twinjet interceptor/fighter designed and produced by aircraft manufacturer Avro Canada. It has the distinction of being the only Canadian-designed fighter to enter mass production. Role Interceptor aircraft Manufacturer Avro Canada First flight 19 January 1950 Introduction 1952 Retired 1981 Status Withdrawn from service Primary users Royal Canadian Air Force Belgian Air Force Number built 692 Unit cost $750,000 Developed into Avro Canada CF-103

Canadair T-33 Silver Star Mark 3

The Canadair CT-133 Silver Star is the Canadian license-built version of the Lockheed T-33 jet trainer aircraft, in service from the 1950s to 2005. The Canadian version was powered by the Rolls-Royce Nene 10 turbojet, whereas the Lockheed production used the Allison J33. Range: 2,253 km Retired: 1976 Cruise speed: 760 km/h Engine type: Rolls-Royce Nene Number built: 656 Manufacturers: Canadair, Lockheed Corporation

Canadair CF-104 Starfighter

The Canadair CF-104 Starfighter is a modified version of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter supersonic fighter aircraft built in Canada by Canadair under licence. It was primarily used as a ground attack aircraft, despite being designed as an interceptor. Top speed: 1,844 km/h Wingspan: 6.63 m Range: 2,630 km Number built: 200 Unit cost: 2,000,000–2,000,000 CAD (1969) Engine type: General Electric J79

Grumman CS2F Tracker

The Grumman S-2 Tracker was the first purpose-built, single airframe anti-submarine warfare aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy. Top speed: 451 km/h Range: 2,170 km Length: 13 m Engine type: Wright R-1820 Cyclone Manufacturer: Grumman Number built: 1,284

Canadair CL-28 Argus

The Canadair CP-107 Argus was a marine reconnaissance aircraft designed and manufactured by Canadair for the Royal Canadian Air Force. In its early years, the Argus was reputedly the finest anti-submarine patrol bomber in the world. Top speed: 507 km/h Range: 9,495 km Wingspan: 43 m Unit cost: 5,513,000–5,513,000 USD Engine type: Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone Manufacturer: Canadair

Douglas DC-3 Dakota Mark III

Mark III Dakota FZ671 was delivered to the 48 Squadron, RAF on 4 February 1944. This Dakota made at least 2 flights into Arnhem for Operation Market Garden. The first one was on 17 Jul 1944 on the first lift, the Pilot Officer was Flight Lieutenant A.C. Blythe, RCAF, who went on to win a DFC. It also went in on the third lift on 19 Sep 1944 with Pilot Officer A. M. Smith. It joined 437 Squadron, RCAF in September 1945 and was with such units as 426, 429, 435, 437, No. 25 Ambulance and No. 1 Air Navigation School through the years as FZ671. Its Serial Number changed to 12944 with the Canadian Armed Forces in June 1970. It was transferred to 429 Squadron at Saskatoon in March 1975, and then to 429 Communications Squadron in Winnipeg from 1979 to 1980. Dakota 12944 was struck off strength with the RCAF on 14 April 1989. It now resides in the Heritage Air Park as Dakota EZ761 In the post-war period Dakotas served with 123 Rescue Unit/121 Composite Unit at Sea Island, BC and Comox, BC. They also served with 442 (Transport & Rescue) Squadron out of Comox, BC.

Douglas DC-3 Dakota Mark III

Note: This is the same aircraft as previous image. This composite was done by augmenting the background to give a real life feel. Mark III Dakota FZ671 was delivered to the 48 Squadron, RAF on 4 February 1944. This Dakota made at least 2 flights into Arnhem for Operation Market Garden. The first one was on 17 Jul 1944 on the first lift, the Pilot Officer was Flight Lieutenant A.C. Blythe, RCAF, who went on to win a DFC. It also went in on the third lift on 19 Sep 1944 with Pilot Officer A. M. Smith. It joined 437 Squadron, RCAF in September 1945 and was with such units as 426, 429, 435, 437, No. 25 Ambulance and No. 1 Air Navigation School through the years as FZ671. Its Serial Number changed to 12944 with the Canadian Armed Forces in June 1970. It was transferred to 429 Squadron at Saskatoon in March 1975, and then to 429 Communications Squadron in Winnipeg from 1979 to 1980. Dakota 12944 was struck off strength with the RCAF on 14 April 1989. It now resides in the Heritage Air Park as Dakota EZ761 In the post-war period Dakotas served with 123 Rescue Unit/121 Composite Unit at Sea Island, BC and Comox, BC. They also served with 442 (Transport & Rescue) Squadron out of Comox, BC.

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Canadair CL-28 Argus

The Canadair CP-107 Argus was a marine reconnaissance aircraft designed and manufactured by Canadair for the Royal Canadian Air Force. In its early years, the Argus was reputedly the finest anti-submarine patrol bomber in the world. Top speed: 507 km/h Range: 9,495 km Wingspan: 43 m Unit cost: 5,513,000–5,513,000 USD Engine type: Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone Manufacturer: Canadair

McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo

The McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo was an all-weather interceptor aircraft operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Forces between 1961 and 1984. They were manufactured by the McDonnell Aircraft Corporation of St. Louis, Missouri for the United States Air Force, and later sold to Canada. Top speed: 1,825 km/h Range: 3,106 km Weight: 13,140 kg Manufacturer: McDonnell Aircraft Corporation Engine type: Pratt & Whitney J57 Number built: 132 (two batches of 66)

USS Missouri (BB-63)

USS Missouri (BB-63) is an Iowa-class battleship built for the United States Navy (USN) in the 1940s and is currently a museum ship. Completed in 1944, she is the last battleship commissioned by the United States. The ship was assigned to the Pacific Theater during World War II, where she participated in the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa and shelled the Japanese home islands. Her quarterdeck was the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan, which ended World War II. She has been called the most historic battleship in the world.

Douglas DC-3 Dakota Mark III

Mark III Dakota FZ671 was delivered to the 48 Squadron, RAF on 4 February 1944. This Dakota made at least 2 flights into Arnhem for Operation Market Garden. The first one was on 17 Jul 1944 on the first lift, the Pilot Officer was Flight Lieutenant A.C. Blythe, RCAF, who went on to win a DFC. It also went in on the third lift on 19 Sep 1944 with Pilot Officer A. M. Smith. It joined 437 Squadron, RCAF in September 1945 and was with such units as 426, 429, 435, 437, No. 25 Ambulance and No. 1 Air Navigation School through the years as FZ671. Its Serial Number changed to 12944 with the Canadian Armed Forces in June 1970. It was transferred to 429 Squadron at Saskatoon in March 1975, and then to 429 Communications Squadron in Winnipeg from 1979 to 1980. Dakota 12944 was struck off strength with the RCAF on 14 April 1989. It now resides in the Heritage Air Park as Dakota EZ761 In the post-war period Dakotas served with 123 Rescue Unit/121 Composite Unit at Sea Island, BC and Comox, BC. They also served with 442 (Transport & Rescue) Squadron out of Comox, BC.

de Havilland DHC-5 Buffalo

The Buffalo was initially acquired as a tactical transport aircraft for the Canadian Army, but was progressively converted to Search And Rescue duties while retaining a secondary transport role. It provided Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) characteristics and excellent mountain flying capabilities in its search and rescue function. The Buffalo could deliver valuable Search And Rescue Technicians by parachute into remote areas and a pump or survival kit with a dinghy to helpless victims at sea. Designed for employment under all weather conditions in areas where short, rough, unprepared strips provide the only takeoff and landing surfaces, the "Buff" features exceptionally low, slow-flying controllability. The Buffalo flew with 429 Sqn in the Tactical Aviation role and with 413, 424 and 442 Squadrons in the SAR role until replaced by the CC-130 Hercules and, in 2021, by the CC-295 Kingfisher.

Piasecki H-21B

Piasecki H-21B, 9641 flew from Dec 1955 to 15 Jan 1965 with 121 Communications and Rescue Flight and 121 Composite Unit at Sea Island (Vancouver) and for a short time in Comox with 121 Composite Unit. This photo highlights the obvious “bend” in the fuselage from which the nickname “Flying Banana” was coined. The engine was located just aft of the crew door. The large holes near the tail of the helicopter (see previous photos) are exits for the hot engine air. Those on the Comox Air Park example have been covered over to discourage birds from nesting inside the helicopter.

Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King

The Sea King was initially acquired as an anti-submarine helicopter for Canadian ships. Over the years, submarine hunting became less of a priority and the Sea King was adapted to other roles such as Search and Rescue, disaster relief, maritime surveillance of Canadian coastal waters against illegal fishing and drug operations, tracking the source of pollution violations and international operations of peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance. In recent years, some Sea Kings were modified and frequently participated in international operations with allied forces as a surface surveillance helicopter. The Sea King has a fold-up rotor and tail so it can fit inside the small hangars aboard Canadian ships. The first of 41 helicopters were received in 1961 and they were flown with HS50, 406, 423 and 443 Squadrons. In 2019, the Sea King was replaced by the Sikorsky CH148 Cyclone

Comox Air Museum

The Comox Air Force Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits artifacts relating to CFB Comox, its squadrons and its units. The museum is located at the main gate of CFB Comox, located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.