Happy Valley, Labrador, Newfoundland, Canada

[@xjeepmanx]

My dad was stationed at the airforce base back in the 60s..I'd luv to go there one day

[@jshanna01]

My Grandfather and Grandmother (Rev. Paul and Rena MacKinney) moved there around 1951 or 1952 and founded a church, library and school. My Mother, Francis MacKinney taught at the school. My Father, James Hanna, was stationed at Goose Bay an Air Policeman but later became an Arctic Survival Instructor and Scout living in a Trapper's Cabin along the river. My Uncle, Dan MacKinney was a Missionary Bush Pilot out of there. My parents met, married and here I am! My Uncle died in his airplane Christmas Eve of 1958. My Grandfather died of infection from a cut early in 1959. Both are buried there. We're headed to Happy Valley this September to honor their memory. This is such a wonderful film to give us added insight to the stories we've heard all our lives! Thanks so much!

[@lisahunterwhite]

Thank you for all the information. We were stationed at Goose Air Base 1974-76. It was my favorite base!

[@bradford999]

My father was the helicopter pilot! Fantastic to see this once again.

[@evanbrugge]

Nice documentary, I’ve been in Goose Bay in 1988 for 2 weeks as a weather forecaster for the RNLAF. Still remember a canou trip and the impressive silence on the lake and the incredible visibility.

[@DaiAtlus79]

Seeing all of this takes me back, im born and raised in Striver. Seeing old sights like the glimpses of the wooden street signs in NWR, along with some houses no longer standing, plus views of things back when i was probably 14 yrs old (8th grade). im glad this is here for all to see.

[@emilylukacik550]

Beautiful documentary of my hometown!😊. Saw 5 family members in the Moravian Church segment!👍🏻. Thank You. Sharing across the country!

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Very beautiful and peaceful area. Thanks for sharing.b

[@robertboyd8974]

I'm a Happy Valley native living in Dallas Texas

[@peebeedee6757]

I was part of the 120 strong RAF detachment based on the RCAF side of the air base, back in 1964/65. Main mission was to support Vulcan and Victor 'V' Bombers transit through, on route to their low level flight training in other parts of Canada and the States. Non of these flights took place near Goose Bay. Pleased to see the Vulcan at 19:42. Happy Valley was not much more that several rows of shacks back then and good to see it is thriving and come so far.

[@SupermanBB]

Special place Labrador is

[@dlagrua]

I view the residents there as a very strong people able to adapt to the isolation and harsh climate. Beyond these things I see a closeness among people seldom seen anywhere else.

[@mrjockt]

Did a couple of detachments to Goose Bay with the RAF when I was stationed in West Germany, thoroughly enjoyed my time there, it's a pity that most of the European NATO Air Forces that used to operate there decided to pull out around 2006/2007.

[@CharlesDonaldMartin]

Home ❤️

[@scottmealey596]

I lived on base from 1991 to 1994, and then from 1997 to 2001 when I left for university. Last time I was ever there was Christmas 2004, but my parents are still there. It's often saddening to see pictures of what little is left at the base.

[@DaiAtlus79]

yeah im from NWR but havent lived there in a while. ever time im home and i see more and more houses, it makes me a little sad that my little town is getting bigger, and sometimes having issues. i was in 8th grade when this was made, watched it on CHCH channel 2 on our local cable. Seeing my great uncle Alvin was nice, he passed a few years later along with aunt Marjorie who i guess didnt want to be on camera. Seeing some of the things no longer there makes me wish that i could go back, even for a day.

[@nashclapp1864]

Never any mention of the giants

[@browndigity420]

I lived on the base from 86-91 Best place to raise children

[@juniordollimont6930]

posted to radar site 198- 1982