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News Releases - 4/24/2006
Medical Evacuation of Sailor by Air Force Cormorant
19WNR: 06/28  A 22-year-old sailor on HMCS Regina experiencing health problems required a medical evacuation. » Read More

News Releases - 4/19/2006
Cormorant Helicopter Launched to Assist in Search for Missing Diver
19WNR: 06/27  The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre received an emergency call at approximately 1:30 p.m. today for a marine distress call. » Read More

News Releases - 4/18/2006
Injured Hiker Rescued by 442 Squadron
19WNR: 06/26  Poor weather conditions, heavy rain and turbulent winds hampered Air Force and Coast Guard rescue efforts for an injured hiker. » Read More

News Releases - 4/18/2006
Search For Overdue Aircraft Ends in Tragedy
19WNR: 06/25  A Cessna 172 expected to arrive in Port Alberni just before 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, Apr 15, never made its destination. » Read More

Media Advisories - 4/18/2006
SURVIVOR, RESCUE SQUADRON MARK 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF CRASH
Members of the media are invited to attend a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the crash of a Royal Canadian Air Force flying boat that claimed the lives of all but one of its six-man crew. » Read More

News Releases - 4/12/2006
442 Squadron Rescues Injured Hiker on Vancouver Island
19WNR: 06/24  A Cormorant from 19 Wing Comox rescued an injured hiker Tuesday afternoon, 11 Apr. » Read More

Features - 4/12/2006
“We care about the people we rescue”
Search and rescue (SAR) is an interesting business and very rewarding to those involved. When crews finish a mission, they know they have made a difference. » Read More

News Releases - 4/9/2006
442 Squadron Assists in Rescue of Injured Woman
19WNR: 06/23  A 41-year-old woman hiking near Mount Cokely suffered an injury to her lower leg on Sunday afternoon, Apr 9. » Read More

News Releases - 4/9/2006
Two Teenage Kayakers Missing Overnight Rescued by Air Force
19WNR: 06/22  Two males, an 18 year old and a 19 year old, who were vacationing on Hornby Island set out for Texada Island on kayaks late in the afternoon on Saturday, Apr 8. » Read More

Media Advisories - 3/30/2006
CANADIAN FORCES SNOWBIRDS ARRIVE IN COMOX
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will arrive at 19 Wing, Comox, Monday, April 3 at 1 p.m. for their annual training camp. » Read More