Bob's recent photo's from BC, Canada - Aircraft of World War II

Bob · 07-03-2006, 07:41 AM

Hi guys & gals,
I am lucky enough to have been to British Columbia on holiday in June and was also lucky enough to have stayed at a place called Edgewater Lodge in Whistler, BC.
The Lodge is on the edge of Green Lake, and as many of you will appreciate, lakes are great places for sea planes to land.
Just so happened that this was happening regularly day to day whilst we were there and I managed to get some photos, not all good, so the best I'll try and post here.
I know they aren't WWII aircraft, and most often than not they did take me by surprise when I was in my room. It also transpires that the owners, well, the guy at least, was a Mosquito pilot based up in Scotland during WWII. I had quite a good chat to him and he had nothing but praise for the Mosquito.
It also happens to be my favourite aircaft from that era, and I was really lucky to see one flying at an airshow here in the UK some time ago.
I intend getting the pics on here. Hope you like the photo's, regards,
Bob Higgins.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 07-03-2006, 07:54 AM

Nice photos, almost looks like where I am moving to up in Alaska. I hope to get some lake front property like that.

Bob · 07-03-2006, 08:00 AM

Thanks. Best of luck moving to Alaska, and also getting a location that looks that good. We could have stayed there for our whole holiday, and a lot more besides.
Cheers, BobH.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 07-03-2006, 08:15 AM

Thanks I know I am going to need it.

evangilder · 07-03-2006, 08:22 AM

Nice shots Bob. Very scenic place to fly.

Wildcat · 07-03-2006, 08:49 AM

Wow beautiful place. Some of those pics remind me of the movie "Captains Of The Clouds"

Gnomey · 07-03-2006, 12:02 PM

Nice pics Bob, brings back memories of when I was there a couple of years ago...

Bob · 07-07-2006, 01:52 PM

Cheers all for the comments. Yeah, its a great place to go, I love going to British Columbia.
I did get a few video shots on my (5.0 Mega Pixel) camera, but none are any good for this forum. Part way through one, the batteries ran out

. As most were taken 'in haste' so I actually got them on camera, more than taking my time for quality. Also, the camera is really for picture taking, and then not action shots like flying sea planes.
I have to admit, I never heard of the film "Captains Of The Clouds."

Just to let anyone know, I will try and check back once a week at least.

102first_hussars · 07-07-2006, 04:51 PM

Whistler is a beautiful place, I have a cabin out there

FLYBOYJ · 07-07-2006, 05:04 PM

Nothing beats a Beaver landing on a lake.....WAIT! THAT DON'T SOUND RIGHT!!!

102first_hussars · 07-07-2006, 05:42 PM

I got the Beaver Fever do youhave the Beaver Fever?

Gnomey · 07-07-2006, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYBOYJ

Nothing beats a Beaver landing on a lake.....WAIT! THAT DON'T SOUND RIGHT!!!

LOL! Landing on the sea isn't bad either, remember going whale watching in one and getting to fly it for about 10mins as well, that was good fun! Great to see the parents faces when the pilot says "E" is for "Enough"

Do have the pics from that holiday (plus Alaska pics on CD somewhere - at least the Alaska ones are) I will see if I can dig them out and post some if they are any good.

Nonskimmer · 07-07-2006, 06:46 PM

Never been to Whistler. Beautiful pics though. I like mainland BC and northern Alberta. Some breathtaking country out there. Actually, Vancouver Island is very picturesque too.

Erich · 07-07-2006, 09:08 PM

Whistler is one of the hot spots on the planet for alpine skiing. the sceneray ain't bad either by the way.

Bob thanks for that refreshing pic .... the first one, great spot to snuggle up with the babe' by the fire and relax

cheers E ~

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 07-11-2006, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 102first_hussars

I got the Beaver Fever do youhave the Beaver Fever?

Nope. Since I get it whenever I want and where I want I dont need to have the fever. Besides cant really call it a beaver if you know what I mean...

07-03-2006, 07:41 AM	#1
Bob Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6	Bob's recent photo's from BC, Canada Hi guys & gals, I am lucky enough to have been to British Columbia on holiday in June and was also lucky enough to have stayed at a place called Edgewater Lodge in Whistler, BC. The Lodge is on the edge of Green Lake, and as many of you will appreciate, lakes are great places for sea planes to land. Just so happened that this was happening regularly day to day whilst we were there and I managed to get some photos, not all good, so the best I'll try and post here. I know they aren't WWII aircraft, and most often than not they did take me by surprise when I was in my room. It also transpires that the owners, well, the guy at least, was a Mosquito pilot based up in Scotland during WWII. I had quite a good chat to him and he had nothing but praise for the Mosquito. It also happens to be my favourite aircaft from that era, and I was really lucky to see one flying at an airshow here in the UK some time ago. I intend getting the pics on here. Hope you like the photo's, regards, Bob Higgins. Attached Images Last edited by Bob; 07-03-2006 at 07:52 AM.

07-03-2006, 07:54 AM	#2
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,079	Nice photos, almost looks like where I am moving to up in Alaska. I hope to get some lake front property like that. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

07-03-2006, 08:15 AM	#4
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,079	Thanks I know I am going to need it. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

07-03-2006, 08:22 AM	#5
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,421	Nice shots Bob. Very scenic place to fly. __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

07-03-2006, 08:49 AM	#6
Wildcat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Queensland Posts: 4,765	Wow beautiful place. Some of those pics remind me of the movie "Captains Of The Clouds" __________________

07-03-2006, 08:00 AM	#3
Bob Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6	Thanks. Best of luck moving to Alaska, and also getting a location that looks that good. We could have stayed there for our whole holiday, and a lot more besides. Cheers, BobH.

07-03-2006, 12:02 PM	#7
Gnomey "World Traveller" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Royal Deeside/St Andrews, Scotland, UK Posts: 16,520	Nice pics Bob, brings back memories of when I was there a couple of years ago... __________________ "Success is not Final, Failure is not Fatal, it is the Courage to Continue that Counts" Sir Winston Churchill "To him the People of the World Largely owe the Freedom and Liberties they Enjoy Today" Enscription on Hugh Dowding's (AOC Fighter Command 1936-40) statue in London WW2 Talk: A WW2 Discussion Forum My Photo Collections on Flickr

07-07-2006, 01:52 PM	#8
Bob Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6	Cheers all for the comments. Yeah, its a great place to go, I love going to British Columbia. I did get a few video shots on my (5.0 Mega Pixel) camera, but none are any good for this forum. Part way through one, the batteries ran out . As most were taken 'in haste' so I actually got them on camera, more than taking my time for quality. Also, the camera is really for picture taking, and then not action shots like flying sea planes. I have to admit, I never heard of the film "Captains Of The Clouds." Just to let anyone know, I will try and check back once a week at least.

07-07-2006, 04:51 PM	#9
102first_hussars Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alberta Posts: 2,259	Whistler is a beautiful place, I have a cabin out there __________________ Hello me...meet the real me. And my misfits way of life. A dark black past is my Most valued possession. Hindsight is always 20-20, But looking back its still a bit fuzzy. Speak of mutually assured destruction? Nice story...tell it to readers digest!!!

07-07-2006, 05:04 PM	#10
FLYBOYJ IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 16,874	Nothing beats a Beaver landing on a lake.....WAIT! THAT DON'T SOUND RIGHT!!! __________________ > I Support Doug Gillis <

07-07-2006, 05:42 PM	#11
102first_hussars Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alberta Posts: 2,259	I got the Beaver Fever do youhave the Beaver Fever? __________________ Hello me...meet the real me. And my misfits way of life. A dark black past is my Most valued possession. Hindsight is always 20-20, But looking back its still a bit fuzzy. Speak of mutually assured destruction? Nice story...tell it to readers digest!!!

07-07-2006, 06:46 PM	#13
Nonskimmer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 8,871	Never been to Whistler. Beautiful pics though. I like mainland BC and northern Alberta. Some breathtaking country out there. Actually, Vancouver Island is very picturesque too.

07-07-2006, 09:08 PM	#14
Erich the old Sage Join Date: May 2004 Location: Platonic Sphere Posts: 11,110	Whistler is one of the hot spots on the planet for alpine skiing. the sceneray ain't bad either by the way. Bob thanks for that refreshing pic .... the first one, great spot to snuggle up with the babe' by the fire and relax cheers E ~ __________________ Rip it up !

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