Canadian Forces Station - Kamloops, BC
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N 50° 40.571 W 120° 18.891
10U E 689710 N 5617256
This is the old NORAD Radar Station, constructed in Kamloops in 1956, beginning operations in 1958 and remaining operational until 1988. It was initially the home of the US Army's 825th Radar Squadron.
Waymark Code: WMMAH9
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/22/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Canadian Forces Station Kamloops
1957 - 1988

Construction of the radar station at Kamloops commenced in 1956, with the unit being designed as an early warning radar site to augment the Pine Tree radar chain. A limited degree of operations was achieved by December 1958. The station was first manned by American Air Force personnel and became home of the 825th Radar Squadron.

On 1 April 1962, the Royal Canadian Air Force accepted responsibility for the manning of the radar station. This brought about the disbandment of the american squadron and the formation of 56 AC & W Squadron, RCAF Station Kamloops. The 56 AC & W remained in existence until 30 August 1967, when as a result of unification of the forces, the unit was officially redesignated Canadian Forces Station Kamloops.

The station motto 'Ils Ne Passeront Pas' translates to 'they shall not pass'. Canadian military and civilians manned the site around the clock to provide for Canadian defence as a part of North American Air Defence (NORAD). Operations ceased on April 1988 and the station closed on August 1 1988.
From the plaque at the site
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Group that erected the marker: City of Kamloops

URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
River Street @ Lorne Street
Kamloops, BC Canada
V2C 1Z7
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