Canadian Forces Station Chibougamau | |
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Coordinates | 49°56′53″N 74°20′35″W / 49.94804°N 74.34310°W |
Type | Radar Station |
Code | C-42 |
Site information | |
Controlled by | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Site history | |
Built | 1960-1962 |
Built by | Royal Canadian Air Force |
In use | 1962-1988 |
CFS Chibougamau , or RCAF Station Chibougamau (pre-1967), housed the 10 Radar Squadron (Royal Canadian Air Force). The facility was a military radar installation in Chibougamau, Quebec, Canada, that formed part of the Pinetree Line. Shortly after opening, in 1963, it was converted to semi-automated operation using the NORAD SAGE system. The station was operated exclusively by the Royal Canadian Air Force.[1] Construction took place from the summer of 1960 until the end of September 1962. It officially opened on May 1, 1962, and closed some time in 1988.[2]
References[]
- ↑ A History of the Air Defence of Canada, 1948-1997. Commander Fighter Group. 1997. ISBN 978-0-9681973-0-1. http://books.google.com/books?id=kH3yAAAACAAJ.
- ↑ MacKenzie, John A. (2005-12-13). "Annex F - Post World War II Radar: CADIN/Pinetree Line". The History of Canadian Military Communications and Electronics. Government of Canada, National Defence, Communications and Electronics Branch. http://www.commelec.forces.gc.ca/org/his/bh-hb/appendix-annexe-f-eng.asp. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
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