Cape St. James, BC



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  1. Operation Order 61 - 9 August 1945.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada.

  2. Cape St. James crest - August 1945.
    The rest of the story.
    Courtesy Jim Derham-Reid.

  3. View of the upper portion of the complex - July 1945.
    (L-R) Barracks, keeper's house, lighthouse, radar display.
    Courtesy Sam Levy via Jim Derham-Reid.

  4. Looking down on lower level buildings from mid-level - July 1945.
    (1) Admin building, (2) Recreation Hall, (3) Hospital, (5) Mess Hall, (6) Cookhouse, (8) DOT boathouse.
    Courtesy Sam Levy via Jim Derham-Reid.

  5. Another view of the lower level buildings - July 1945.
    (L-R) - Cookhouse, Mess Hall, Hospital, Rec Hall, Admin Building.
    Courtesy Sam Levy via Jim Derham-Reid.

  6. Memories of Cape St. James - Jun 1945 to Aug 1945.
    Courtesy Bill McLachlan.

  7. Aerial photo of Cape St. James - June 1945.
    Courtesy Bill McLachlan.

  8. Aerial photo of Cape St. James - June 1945.
    Courtesy Bill McLachlan.

  9. Volleyball game in the lower camp area - June 1945.
    Courtesy Joe Osborne via Jim Derham-Reid.

  10. RCAF personnel at the dock with a pet seal - June 1945.
    This platform was located in the west gully and it also served as a volleyball court.
    Courtesy Jim Derham-Reid.

  11. (L-R) Powis, McRindle, unknown - May 1945.
    Courtesy Jim Derham-Reid.

  12. The Marine Section prepares M630 for use - May 1945.
    Courtesy Joe Osborne via Jim Derham-Reid.

  13. LAC Gillis of the Marine Section - May 1945.
    Courtesy Jim Derham-Reid.

  14. RCAF personnel of the Marine Section - May 1945.
    (L-R) Unknown, Gillis, Goodrich, Johnston.
    Courtesy Joe Osborne via Jim Derham-Reid.

  15. Looking SE from above the lower camp - May 1945.
    Barracks 1-4 at mid level. Lower level (1) Admin building, (4) Mess Hall, (5) Cook House, (6) DOT boathouse.
    Courtesy Sam Levy via Jim Derham-Reid.

  16. Looking down the tramway/walkway from Upper Level, facing North - May 1945.
    Barracks at mid-level. Kunghit Island to the North.
    Courtesy Sam Levy via Jim Derham-Reid.

  17. RCAF launch taking part in the search for F/Sgt. Bob Geddes, (7508). He was not found and was presumed to have drowned. - May 1945.
    Excepting rocks to the left, all land above is Kunghit Island. Waters above and to right [E] Hecate Strait.
    Courtesy Sam Levy via Jim Derham-Reid.

  18. Pete Pile News Vol II #5 - May 1945.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada.

  19. Aerial photo of the domestic site buildings in the lower camp - April 1945.
    The same view in 1961 - 16 years after the station was closed.
    Courtesy Jim Derham-Reid.

  20. View of the dock area as seen from the barracks level - April 1945.
    The same view in 1987 - 42 years after the station was closed.
    Courtesy Harry Dow and Jim Derham-Reid.

  21. LAC Mike Kumka - April 1945.
    Courtesy Charles AG Smith via Jim Derham-Reid.

  22. LAC Mike Kumka - April 1945.
    Courtesy Charles AG Smith via Jim Derham-Reid.

  23. Pete Pile News Vol II #4 - March 1945.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada.

  24. Pete Pile News Vol II #3 - February 1945.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada.

  25. Pete Pile News Vol II #2 - January 1945.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada.

  26. Minutes of the Entertainment Committee - 1945.
    Courtesy Charles AG Smith via Jim Derham-Reid.

  27. Daily Diary - 1945.
    Courtesy National Archives of Canada.



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Updated: August 29, 2004