CFS Kamloops
Radar station in British Columbia, Canada 1957–1988 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canadian Forces Station Kamloops (ADC ID: SM-153/C-153) is a closed General Surveillance Radar station. It is located 12.8 miles (20.6 km) northeast of Kamloops, British Columbia on the peak of Mount Lolo. It was closed in 1988 due to advances in military technology which made it obsolete.
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CFS Kamloops | |
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Coordinates | 50°48′08″N 120°07′36″W |
Type | Radar Station |
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Controlled by | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Site history | |
Built | 1957 |
In use | 1957-1988 |
Demolished | 2005 |
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It was operated as part of the Pinetree Line network controlled by NORAD.