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All Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Gander Silent Witness Memorial

Silent Witness Memorial

Dedicated to the deadliest aviation accidents on Canadian soil.

Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

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This is the site of the 1985 crash of the United States Airborne Division flight, on the way home from serving in Egypt. This was the deadliest aviation accident to ever occur on Canadian soil. 

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Silent Witness Memorial
Silent Witnesses Memorial Rd
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada
48.911739, -54.57502
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