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  CFB Comox - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
CFB Comox is the primary air defence installation on Canada's Pacific coast and serves as the home base for maritime patrol/anti-submarine aircraft and fixed-wing and rotary-wing search and rescue (SAR) aircraft.
CFB Comox's airfield also serves as a civilian airport for commercial flights destined to Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, and coastal British Columbia.
Sea Island's "121 Composite Unit" moved to Comox and was reorganized as "442 Transport and Rescue Squadron", flying the Grumman Albatross fixed-wing and Piasecki H-21, later re-equipping with the CH-113 Labrador and CC-115 Buffalo.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/CFB_Comox   (734 words)

  
 Comox, British Columbia, Canada
As you head up island towards the Comox Valley and Campbell River, the peaks and glaciers of Vancouver Island's ranges that rise in the west vie for your attention, principally the imposing Comox Glacier, Forbidden Plateau, and Mount Washington.
The Comox Valley is a two-and-a-half hour drive north from Victoria, or a 75-minutes drive from the ferry terminals of Departure Bay and Duke Point near Nanaimo.
The Comox Valley Regional Airport is served by three major airlines, with 12 daily flights between Vancouver and Comox and direct flights from Calgary.
www.comoxbc.com   (1348 words)

  
 Bluesky 49 North - CFB Comox Airshow 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The CFB Comox has been founded in 1942 as a Royal Air Force Station to guard against any possible Japanese threat to North America.
"121 Composite Unit" moved to Comox and was reorganized as "442 Transport and Rescue Squadron", flying the Grumman Albatross fixed-wing and Piasecki H-21, later re-equipping with the CH-113 Labrador and CC-115 Buffalo.
In 1984, 409 Squadron moved from CFB Comox to CFB Cold Lake leaving the base with the coastal patrol/anti submarine and transport/SAR missions.
www.bluesky49n.com /Comox05/index.htm   (469 words)

  
 Comox Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Comox Valley is a region on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada that includes the city of Courtenay, the town of Comox, the village of Cumberland, and the unincorporated settlements of Royston, Union Bay, Fanny Bay, Black Creek and Merville.
The growth industries are tourism and construction, with the Canadian Forces in the form of CFB Comox having long provided significant economic stability since the decline of logging and mining in the region after the 1960s and fishing in the 1990s.
The legacy of the Comox Valley's once proud forests is scattered amongst small woodlots on individual farms, or in isolated parks that give a sense of the timber wealth once drawn from the region.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Comox_Valley   (566 words)

  
 Comox 9-Dec-2006 7:15:04 PM
Comox 9-Dec-2006 7:15:04 PM Comox is well served by a modern new highway south to Nanaimo and Victoria, and north to Campbell River.
CFB Comox is anintegral part of the community.
The primary responsibilities of CFB Comox are Search and Rescue operations, maritime patrols and support of naval and air force defenses.
www.toniandcarol.com /Comox.html   (294 words)

  
 Comox, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Town of Comox, British Columbia is in the Comox Strathcona Regional District, on Vancouver Island, about 100 km north of Nanaimo.
Comox is not just known for being the childhood home of Pamela Anderson, but also for the air force base CFB Comox, which is the home base of 442 Search and Rescue, and 407 Maritime Patrol Squadrons.
Comox has a campus of North Island College and is the nearest town to Mount Washington and its ski area.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/ca-bc-cx.html   (144 words)

  
 Vancouver Island History - Comox Valley History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Coast Salish Indians were the first human inhabitants of the Comox Valley but their history is much more recent then the 80 million years ago the 10 metre marine reptile lived in the shallow sea that is now the Comox Valley.
In 1910 the Comox Logging and Railroad Co. was founded and for a time was the largest logging company in the British Empire.
The past is fondly remembered in the Comox Valley and by visiting one of the museums or galleries in the area you may take home a small piece of it.
www.bctravel.com /ni/comoxhis.html   (322 words)

  
 Comox Valley Vancouver Island B.C.
Comox Valley Vancouver Island B.C. The Comox Valley is dubbed as the recreation capital of Canada.
The Comox Valley consists of three separate towns, Courtenay, Comox and Cumberland.
Comox is a short drive along the estuary, and home of CFB Comox Air Base.
comoxvalley.netfirms.com   (323 words)

  
 Comox Valley Airport - Airport Authority | News Releases
That's what the civilian terminal at CFB Comox has been - the fuse to ignite an unprecedented boom of economic and population growth in the Comox Valley, a phenomenon which shows no signs of abating any time soon.
The Comox Valley Airport Commission (CVAC), formed in 1996, certainly recognizes what they have, and the airport being selected Canada's top airport in 2004 confirms their suspicions.
The message is clear: Comox is positioning itself as the gateway to adventure on Vancouver Island.
www.comoxairport.com /nr_050805_airportstory.asp   (694 words)

  
 Town of Comox   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Comox land area is 14.20 square km (5.48 square miles or 1420 hectares) Comox was Incorporated on January 14, 1946.
Both Courtenay and Comox have intertwined economies with residents using services from each area regardless of their home location.
The Town is home to the Canadian Armed Forces Base CFB Comox 19 Wing, St. Joseph's Hospital and the B. Ferries terminal to Powell River.
www.investcomoxvalley.com /subs_location/comox.html   (199 words)

  
 Comox Valley Outdoor Travel Page
This 'fl stone', mined mainly in the Cumberland are at the southern boundary of the Comox Valley, soon saw the creation of an industry that brought thousands to the beautiful valley.
COMOX, due east of Courtenay against the shores of Georgia Strait, was also the home for the Coast Salish people.
Comox continued as a farming community until the early 1940s, when the federal government decided it was the perfect place for an air force base.
www.vancouverislandabound.com /comox.htm   (1012 words)

  
 CF Labradors and Voyageurs
With 442 Squadron, CFB Comox, in 1975, 1979 and 1982.
Served with 442 Squadron, CFB Comox, BC in 1980 and 1983.
With 413 Squadron, CFB Summerside, PEI, in 1982.
www.ody.ca /~bwalker/CAF_Vertols_detailed_list.htm   (1626 words)

  
 Holiday Comox Valley Tourism Vacation Travel Courtenay BC British Columbia Canada
The Comox Valley is situated mid-way on Vancouver Island's east coast, encompassing the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox, the Village of Cumberland, the rural areas of Merville and Black Creek and CFB Comox Airbase.
It is bordered on the west by the Beaufort Mountain Range with its breathtaking Comox Glacier and Strathcona Park, and on the east by the Strait of Georgia, Comox Harbour and Baynes Sound.
The Comox Valley is a three hour drive north from Victoria, a 70-minute drive from the ferry terminal at Departure Bay in Nanaimo, and a 90 minute drive from the Duke Point terminal south of Nanaimo.
www.bed-breakfast-vancouver-island.com /comox.html   (1104 words)

  
 Discover The Comox Valley - Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
Nestled between the Beaufort Mountains and the Strait of Georgia, the Comox Valley is a collection of rolling mountains, delicate alpine meadows, rushing rivers, pristine lakes, lush forests, fertile farms and more than 40 green parks.
In the Comox Valley it really is possible to enjoy the best of all seasons - you can be skiing knee-deep in a winter wonderland, then within half an hour be dusting the snow off your boots on a lush green golf course, or paddling a kayak through pristine blue waters.
The Comox Valley boasts a strong infrastructure including St.Joseph’s Hospital, three recreation centres, two airports and two ferry terminals (one to Denman and Hornby Island and one to Powell River on the mainland).
www.rickgibson.ca /disccv.htm   (567 words)

  
 Dave Procter: Comox Valley Profile
The Comox Valley is one of the few places in Canada where, in the winter months, one can ski in the morning and golf in the afternoon.
The Comox Valley is connected to the rest of Vancouver Island via Highway #19: to the south of the Valley are Nanaimo (103km) and Victoria (220km), and to the north are Campbell River (46km) and P ort Hardy (284km).
Comox has the only military base on the West Coast and is considered a strateg ic defense location.
www.comox-valley-realty.com /valleyprofile.html   (5451 words)

  
 CFB Comox Skatepark Comox, BC - Vancouver Island
CFB Comox Skatepark Comox, BC - Vancouver Island
CFB Comox Skatepark, skateboard, skate park designer, design, skateparks, Spectrum Skatepark Creations, skatepark builders, skatepark construction
CFB COMOX SKATEPARK - Comox, BC Address: Little River road behind Base Personnel Rec-Center.
www.spectrum-sk8.com /parks/bc/island/CFBcomox.html   (112 words)

  
 19 Wing CFB Comox   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Canadian Forces Base Comox was opened as a Royal Air force Base in 1942 and was officially constituted as a Royal Canadian Air Force aerodrome on May 1, 1943.
Approximately 300 families reside in married quarters at Lazo with the balance roughly divided between the Comox and Courtenay areas.
Truly the dollar value of CFB Comox to the Valley is great and this contribution, in addition to the people value, make it possible to continue the excellent community relationship existing between the military and civilian sectors.
www.investcomoxvalley.com /subs_location/cfb.html   (443 words)

  
 CFB Comox Airport Design
The existing airport at Comox was old and significantly under capacity.
McElhanney was responsible for servicing designs for the new terminal, including all infrastructure, offsite highway upgrading, onsite parking and ‘air-side’ apron servicing.
The project has been the recipient of several awards from the air transportation community for best smaller airport in Canada.
www.mcelhanney.com /mcsl/projects/ComoxAirport/project.php   (82 words)

  
 Patio Homes at Britannia Place, on the Crown Isle golf course
he Comox Valley is regarded as being the recreational capital of the Northwest.
The main industries include retail, CFB Comox, construction, and a growing year ‘round Hospitality and Tourism sector.
With all the amenities that both the Comox Valley and Crown Isle have to offer, Crown Isle is fast becoming one of the country’s leading destination resorts.
www.britanniaplace.com /location.htm   (258 words)

  
 Team Eagle - News and Events from Eagle Airfield Ltd, Eagle Integrated Solutions, Stability Dynamics Ltd., and 3rd ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This unit was designed to be an 'install and forget about it' type unit whereby the magnet can be dedicated to a vehicle and go on every trip around the airfield, picking up debris without any added cost or time, and resulting in safer airfields.
This unit was delivered to 19 Wing CFB Comox in early winter and evaluated by the staff at the DND Base.
One of the Comox staff evaluating the FOD-Mag II was MCpl Glen Stuart who spoke of the performance results of this unit:
www.team-eagle.ca /News/2006/031506Comox_FODMag.html   (182 words)

  
 CFB Comox Quadra Kitchen - Welcome to Read Jones Christoffersen: Innovative Structural Engineering across Canada & USA
CFB Comox Quadra Kitchen - Welcome to Read Jones Christoffersen: Innovative Structural Engineering across Canada & USA
When we were asked to restore usability to this uniquely shaped dining and kitchen facility for the Department of National Defence, RJC faced site challenges such as a high level of exposure to elements near an oceanfront.
The client not only obtained renewed use of the building but also met its vision on budget.
www.rjc.ca /cms/page2890.cfm   (325 words)

  
 Y2K Spitfire Project
More specifically, we are located in the Tet Walston Heritage Hangar about.7kms down the road from CFB Comox.
The Comox Valley is approximately 35 minutes flying time or about four hours (via ferry & driving) from Vancouver, British Columbia or three hours north of Victoria, British Columbia (driving on the Island Highway).
For those interested in visiting our parent organization, the Comox Air Force Museum, it is located at the main gate of CFB Comox and is open daily from 10am to 4pm.
www.y2kspitfire.com /location.htm   (289 words)

  
 UFO Sighting Report September 25th 2005 : CFB Comox, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
UFO Circling The Military Base At CFB Comox, Vancouver Island, B.C. HBCC UFO Research Note: This is a second sighting over the Comox military base.
Also there has been a large number of reports coming in from Vancouver Island and it appears that the Comox base is busier than normal according to witnesses.
Message: I just saw another UFO circling the military base at CFB Comox.
ufoinfo.com /sightings/canada/050925a.shtml   (279 words)

  
 Comox Valley Automated Home Search
As a Comox Valley Realtor, I make it my business to be aware of every local home or property on the market.
I have direct access to the Comox Valley area MLS (Multiple Listings Service), and also to every other agents in the area and all of their listings.
If you give me some idea of what you are looking for, I will personally review all my sources of real estate listing information and send you everything within your price range that matches your criteria.
www.comoxvalleyrealestate.com /search.html   (189 words)

  
 UFO Area UFO Circling The Military Base At CFB Comox, Vancouver   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
UFO Area UFO Circling The Military Base At CFB Comox, Vancouver
HBCC UFO Research Note: This is a second sighting over the Comox military base.
I saw it at 12:15 pm and the skies are clear, except for one chemtrail nearby.
www.ufoarea.com /events_ufocircling.html   (295 words)

  
 Hazer's Flightline
The volume of fighters that come and go from Nellis is great er than I expected and the tempo was up for most of the day.
Announcement from CFB Comox regarding the postponed Airshow for 2007.
Flying with 442 Squadron based out of CFB Comox, the training flight offered some great images in the Cormorant's operational enviroment.
www.hazersflightline.com /index1.htm   (465 words)

  
 Comox Valley Airport - Airport Guide | Locations & Maps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The Comox valley Airport is located in Comox, British Columbia, within a three hour drive to most Vancouver Island locations.
At the stop sign merge right towards Courtenay and Comox.
Follow Ryan road up the hill to a flat section (Home Depot on left) and keep going on Ryan road down a long hill until you arrive in front of CFB Comox (airforce base) at yet another T-junction.
www.comoxairport.com /ag_locationmaps.asp   (146 words)

  
 CFB Comox Decontaminates White Powder Found on Base
CFB Comox Decontaminates White Powder Found on Base
A suspicious bag of white powder has been found in a CFB Comox building which hasn't been frequented for sometime.
It is little comfort to most to know that the military is taken seriously and safe from terrorism when the individual person receives the brush off when confronted with equally distressing occurences!
eyespybc.tripod.com /darksideonlinetabloid/id28.html   (238 words)

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