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| Location British Columbia Province is the westernmost province of Canda. Abbreviated "BC". To the south is the international border with the United States of America. Borders Alaska to the west and northwest, Washington State to the south, Idaho and Montana to the southeast, Alberta Province to the east and Yukon Territory to the north. To the west is the North Pacific Ocean including offshore islands including Vancouver Island. Wartime History During World War II, British Columbia was an important link in supplying the American forces in Alaska and defending the Pacific northwest. On January 14, 1942 in British Columbia a 100 mile security zone is declared and all men of Japanese ancestry between the ages of 18-45 are ordered to vacate. Prince Rupert Located near the border of British Columbia and Alaska. Smith River Valley where several B-26s force landed on January 15, 1942. Nicknamed "Million Dollar Valley" for the value of the aircraft lost in the landing. Vancouver Island Island offshore of British Columbia. Patricia Bay Airfield (RCAF Station Patricia Bay) Wartime airfield Alliford Bay Seaplane Base (RCAF Station Alliford Bay) Wartime seaplane base Bella Bella Seaplane Base (RCAF Station Bella Bella) Wartime seaplane base Boundary Bay Airfield (RCAF Station Boundry Bay) Wartime airfield Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (RCAF Station Coal Harbour) Wartime seaplane base Port Hardy Airfield Wartime airfield Sea Island Airfield (RCAF Station Sea Island) Wartime airfield Fort Nelson Airfield (Northern Rockies Regional Airport) Wartime airfield, still in use today Terrace Airfield (RCAF Station Terrace) 135FS/4 Gp (Hurricane XII) Annette Is AAFld, Alaska Nov 17, 1943 - March 9, 1944 Patricia Bay 149BRS/WAC (Beaufort I & Ventura GRV) Annette Nov 18, 1943 - March 15, 1944 Uclulet Airfield (RCAF Station Uclulet) 4BRS/WAC (Canso A, Catalina IB/IV, Shark III and Stranraer) Jericho Beach May 3, 1940-Aug 26, 1944 Tofino Vancouver Airfield (RCAF Station Vancouver) RCAF Western Air Command Victoria Jan 1, 1943 - Mar 1, 1947 Victoria Airfield Western Air Command Vancouver November 25, 1939 - Dec 31, 1942 Vancouver No. 2 Gp January 1, 1943–March 15, 1943 Contribute Information Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated April 18, 2026 |
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