RBCAF Fort Nelson

RBCAF Fort Nelson is a large military airbase in Fort Nelson, British Columbia.

An important base of the Royal British Columbia Air Force, it is also used as the civilian airport for the Fort Nelson area.

= RBCAF Fort Nelson = Since its opening in 1943, RBCAF Fort Nelson has been the home of the RBCAF Experiment & Testing Unit. During the Cold War, it was also used as a base for interceptors to defend from potential Soviet bomber attack.

Stationed here are the 7 (Fighter) and 109 (Helicopter) Squadrons. In addition, the non-flying 502 (Communications) Squadron; this unit is directly subordinate to NORAD.

= Fort Nelson Airport =