X-Nico

unusual facts about CFB Gander


CFB Gander

CFB Gander is also host to the Leitrim Detachment which operates and maintains signals intelligence and utilizes a Wullenweber AN/FLR-10 circularly disposed antenna array for High-frequency direction finding of high priority targets.


Lend-Lease

The Gander Air Base (RCAF Station Gander) located at Gander International Airport built in 1936 in Newfoundland was leased by Britain to Canada for 99 years because of its urgent need for the movement of fighter and bomber aircraft to Britain.

RCAF Station St. Margarets

The United States Air Force also operated four Pinetree Line stations further east at Stephenville, St. Anthony, Gander and St. John's on Newfoundland.


see also