Category Archives: museum

Canadian Aviation and Space Museum

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Katherine

Canadian Aviation and Space Museum More images in a gallery

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Greenwood Military Aviation Museum

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Katherine

‘Poised for Flight’ I left the bench in this shot of the Arcturus (CP140A) at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum, as the bench is a place for people to sit, reflect, remember, or have a bite to eat.

Douglas Dakota Mk IV, C-47B-30-DK Skytrain

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Katherine

Snow and clouds framing the Douglas Dakota Mk IV, C-47B-30-DK Skytrain at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum.

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Canadian Museum of Immigration

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Katherine

A few of my favorites in the luggage project at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

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HMCS Sackville National Historic Site of Canada

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Katherine

HMCS Sackville (K181) – Canada’s oldest warship HMCS Sackville is the last of Canada’s 123 Flower-class corvettes, one of many convoy escort vessels built in Canada and the United Kingdom during World War II. In 1988, Sackville was designated a … Continue reading →

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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic – ships figure heads

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Katherine

Figureheads at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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Sambro Island Lighthouse Lens

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Katherine

The First Order Fresnel Lens that was used on the Sambro Island Lighthouse from 1906 until 1967. The lens is on display at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Builder: Barbier, Bernard & TurennePlace Built: Paris, FranceType: First Order Fresnel … Continue reading →