Yarmouth in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia — The Atlantic Provinces

East and West Camps, RCAF Station Yarmouth Nova Scotia

By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017

1. East and West Camps, RCAF Station Yarmouth Nova Scotia Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This plaque was erected
to commemorate all Naval, Army,
Air Force and civilian personnel
who served
at the Yarmouth Air Base in the
War of 1939 - 1945
to maintain our democratic freedoms.

Erected 1992 by the Veterans and Friends of East Camp.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.

Location. 43° 50.308′ N, 66° 7.139′ W. Marker is in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, in Yarmouth County. Marker can be reached from Main Street (Nova Scotia Route 1) just south of Public Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is adjacent to the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 405 Main Street, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia B5A 1G3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Frost Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Frost Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Cape Forchu Lighthouse

By William Fischer, Jr., July 24, 2017

2. East and West Camps, RCAF Station Yarmouth Nova Scotia Marker

(within shouting distance of this marker); First Yarmouth Mayor and Council (within shouting distance of this marker); Sarah Corning (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lost to the Sea (about 150 meters away); Hartlin Trail (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yarmouth.

Also see . . .
1. Yarmouth Airport History. (Submitted on August 30, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. RCAF Station Yarmouth in Canadian Military History. (Submitted on August 30, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Wartime Heritage Association of Yarmouth County. (Submitted on August 30, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.