Canada — Historical Events Description

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Event
B-36 Crash in British Columbia
Category
Military
Date
1950-02-13
Country
Canada
Description

A U.S. Air Force B-36 aircraft crashed in British Columbia during a Cold War-era mission. This incident became widely known in Canadian and North American aviation history. Accounts document rescue operations for survivors connected to the crash date. The incident is historically notable because the aircraft was carrying a weapon associated with nuclear-era operations. The crash site was in remote northern British Columbia, adding to the complexity of search and rescue.