well what do you know? from satellite images it looks as though it was at one time quite substantial? Was it for the war? How long was it in operation?
I am from the Dog Creek reserve and have been looking for history on the Dog Creek airport. Other than what my grandmother has told me, I haven't found anythingon the internet - i will change that!! I plan to do something, not sure what, but I will get something on the history of this airport!
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History Dog Creek Airport, becker@ goldcity.net 250/983/3319
Ihave many pictures and much information
The field appears to use the standard triangle layout used for the BCATP.
Dog Creek is mentioned on the following websites:
http://jfchalifoux.com/bases_stations_comox_to_goose_bay.htm
http://www.militarybruce.com/
One runway looks as though it was 7000 feet long with the others at 6000 and 5500 feet. My guess is military operations during ww2
well what do you know? from satellite images it looks as though it was at one time quite substantial? Was it for the war? How long was it in operation?
I am from the Dog Creek reserve and have been looking for history on the Dog Creek airport. Other than what my grandmother has told me, I haven't found anythingon the internet - i will change that!! I plan to do something, not sure what, but I will get something on the history of this airport!
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