USAF Support Bases

Jerry's Nose and West Bay, NF



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  1. Local roadsign pointing to Jerry's Nose - June 1999.
    Courtesy Unknown.

  2. Local roadsign pointing to West Bay - June 1999.
    Courtesy Unknown.

  3. The only remaining structure at the former West Bay Communications site - June 1999.
    This Helix House is located at N 48 36 55 W 58 58 37.
    Courtesy Unknown.

  4. The main, and only, entrance into the Helix House at West Bay - June 1999.
    Courtesy Unknown.

  5. A hexagontal shaped concrete pad located inside of the Helix House - June 1999.
    It is not known what equipment was mounted on this pad.
    Courtesy Unknown.

  6. A view of the ceiling in the Helix House - June 1999.
    Note the scraps of copper attached to a couple of posts in the centre of the building. It appears that the entire interior of the Helix House was lined with copper sheeting.
    Courtesy Unknown.

  7. This wall of the Helix House faced the 800 foot antenna - June 1999.
    The hole in the wall probably passed transmission cables out to the antenna. Note the white mid section of the wall, suggesting that this structure had two floors in it.
    Courtesy Unknown.

  8. Opposite wall from the previous photo - June 1999.
    There are two openings in this wall, perhaps one was used to bring in power.
    Courtesy Unknown.

  9. A view of the remains of the Main building at the West Bay site as approached from the main road - June 1999.
    Courtesy Unknown.

  10. Remains of one of the wings in the Main building at West Bay - June 1999.
    There must have been bathrooms or showers facilities, or perhaps kitchen facilities, in this wing since you can see red tiles on the right side.
    Courtesy Unknown.

  11. Remains of the Generator buildings as see from the remains of the Main building at the West Bay site - June 1999.
    Note the concrete ramp on the left.
    Courtesy Unknown.

  12. Environmental Site Assessment - May 1999.
    Courtesy AMEC.

  13. Funding Approved for Environmental Remediation Work - 22 March 1999.
    Courtesy Newfoundland Ministy of Environment and Labour.



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