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Features - 8/11/2006
Comox SAR helicopter reaches “world first”:  2000 flying hours
A 19 Wing Comox CH-149 Cormorant helicopter has become “the first in the world” to reach 2,000 flying hours, according to personnel 442 Search and Rescue (SAR) Squadron. » Read More

News Releases - 8/10/2006
Severely Injured Boy Rescued by Cormorant
19WNR 6/060 - On Thursday evening, Aug 10th, a Cormorant was launched from 19 Wing Comox to medically evacuate a 14 –year-old boy who had received severe injuries during a boating accident » Read More

News Releases - 8/9/2006
“Free the Fuzz” this Weekend!
19WNR 6/059 - Cpl Scott Bushie is a driven “Fuzz” who hopes to be freed this weekend!  Cpl Bushie will camp out on the roof of Wal-Mart 11 - 13 Aug to raise money for BC Special Olympians » Read More

Media Advisories - 8/9/2006
19 Wing Military Police and RCMP Tour de Rock Fundraiser
19WMA 6/11 - Empty your pockets for Tour de Rock on Aug 16 from 6:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. – media are welcome and encouraged to cover this fundraising event – help us get the word out about Cops for Cancer!

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News Releases - 8/8/2006
Canada’s Air Force returns from successful exercise off the shores of Hawaii
19WNR 6/057 - The twentieth edition of Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIIMPAC) has drawn to close and crews have made their way back to their respective bases across Canada.  RIMPAC is a U.S. » Read More

News Releases - 8/8/2006
Missing Cessna Found, Tragically, Pilot and Passenger Killed
19WNR 6/058 - A Buffalo aircraft and a Cormorant helicopter were tasked on Monday evening, Aug 7, to search for an overdue Cessna 185 on floats. » Read More

News Releases - 8/8/2006
407 Squadron Personnel on Parade as Command Changes Hands
19WNR: 06/056  407 Squadron personnel have warmly greeted their new Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mike Hogan. » Read More

News Releases - 8/7/2006
Cormorant Crew Rescues Injured Hiker
NR 06/055- A Cormorant crew was launched out of 19 Wing Comox Sunday afternoon, Aug 6, to rescue a 26-year-old female who had been injured falling down an icy cliff into a crevice. » Read More

News Releases - 8/4/2006
19 Wing Contributes to Highly Successful Air Show
19WNR: 06/054  One of the largest and most exciting air shows in North America will take place 11 – 13 Aug in Abbotsford, B.C. » Read More

News Releases - 8/1/2006
Injured Fisherman Flown to Victoria by Cormorant Crew
NR 06/053 - The Ocean Provider, a Canadian fishing boat, requested a medical evacuation of one of her crew members on Tuesday, Aug 1, from approximately 70 nm southeast of Tofino. » Read More