Cut Throat Island, Labrador
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Special Order 173, para 2. There were only 4 USAF personnel remaining after Bud Lynn departed to permanently close down the remains of the unit - 28 September 1961.
Courtesy Bud Lynn
This helicopter served as our transportation in and out of Cut Throat Island - August 1961.
Courtesy John Vance
Jerry was the pilot of the Okanagan helicopter - August 1961.
Courtesy John Vance
A/2C Thomas Moudy refuelling a helicopter - August 1961.
Courtesy Bud Lynn
Radome has been removed from the tower - August 1961.
Courtesy John Vance
Close up view of the Operations building - August 1961.
Courtesy John Vance
(L-R) Tom Moudy, Doc Lynn, John Vance, Dave DeBois - August 1961.
Courtesy John Vance
Broken pieces of an iceberg on the shoreline - June 1961.
Courtesy Jim Heimburger
Boat used by local fishermen for Cod fishing - June 1961.
Courtesy Jim Heimburger
Jim Heimburger (far right) with local fishermen from Newfoundland - June 1961.
Courtesy Jim Heimburger
Jim Heimburger (center) with local fishermen from Newfoundland - June 1961.
Courtesy Jim Heimburger
Dried cod fish were layered with salt in the lean-to awaiting shipment at the end of the season - June 1961.
Courtesy Jim Heimburger
Have you ever wondered where "Cod Liver Oil" comes from? - June 1961.
Courtesy Jim Heimburger
Playing softabll on the chopper pad - June 1961.
Courtesy Bud Lynn
Corner of the main building - June 1961.
Courtesy Bud Lynn
Sgt McLemore behind the bar - June 1961.
Courtesy Bud Lynn
Sgt McLemore behind the bar - June 1961.
Courtesy Bud Lynn
Cut Throat harbor in the distance - June 1961.
Courtesy Bud Lynn
Mess Hall in the main building. Note the prices for drinks. This area also served as the bar - May 1961.
Courtesy Jim Heimburger
The gang relaxing in the mess hall which also served as a day room, theatre, bar and games room - May 1961.
Courtesy Jim Heimburger
Mess Hall, day room, games room. Note shuffleboard in the background - May 1961.
Courtesy Jim Heimburger
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