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A bit of the race
Two rather silly time lapse videos from the 27th annual Surf N Turf Relay Race held at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. This eight-leg cross-country fitness challenge involves: running, cycling, canoeing, and swimming, finishing up with more running and cycling. Participant involvement … Continue reading
Bone head fail
While they are often called meat heads, the military police around here are called bone heads, as meat is too expensive for these keystone cops… © 2013 CKB
Jets – the pointy end
© 2013 CKB
Posted in airplanes, life as me, photography
Tagged 8 Wing, jets, National Air Force Museum of Canada, Quinte West, RCAF, trenton
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Mobile Air Traffic Services
While the mission remains the same, the equipment used by 8 Air Communication and Control Squadron (8 ACCS) has changed a lot over the years. The men and women of 8 ACCS, better known as the "Gypsies", have called 8 … Continue reading
Golden Hawk – some assembly required
The Golden Hawks were a Canadian military aerobatic flying team established in 1959 to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Initially a six-plane team was envisioned as performing for only one year with the Canadair Sabre … Continue reading
Posted in airplanes, auto, history, life as me, outdoors, photography
Tagged 8 Wing, air planes, cfb trenton, Golden Hawk, RCAF
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one, two, three – it’s out!
Crash trucks at work at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Images by Katherine © 2013 CKB
Posted in auto, life as me, outdoors, photography
Tagged 8 Wing, cfb trenton, crash truck, fire fight
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Soon to be gone
Another section of empty land – a common sight in Ontario, especially in areas where the the land looks like it’s probably not good for much other than trying to find a lost dog or abandoning an old pick up … Continue reading
Posted in and now you know, deep thought, history, life as me, outdoors, photography
Tagged 8 Wing, CF, cfb trenton, dnd, JTF II, Quinte West
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Batawa – a bit of Op Connection
Op Connection I really enjoy covering and participating in events that are sanctioned under Operation Connection, a Canadian Forces wide initiative, directed by the Chief of Defence Staff, intended to bring dividends to the organization and increase public knowledge of … Continue reading
Posted in auto, life as me, outdoors, photography, recreation, video
Tagged 8 Wing, Batawa Ski Hill, cfb trenton, Op Connection, ski, snow, snow blowing, snow making, time lapse, video
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Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial
A visit to the Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial at night, when there are few people, and the shadows and light change the feeling of the memorial. In the distant background perimeter and air field lights at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton fill the … Continue reading
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Tagged 8 Wing, Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial, army, cfb trenton, Quinet West, RCAF, RCN, trenton
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Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial
The Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial is located adjacent to 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. Images by Katherine © 2012 CKB
Posted in life as me, repatriation
Tagged 8 Wing, Afghanistan Repatriation Memorial, cfb trenton, Quinte West
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