Silver Birches

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Silver Birches is a Salvation Army camp located approximately 25 kilometres east of Corner Brook.^[1] During the September 11 attacks, US Airways flight 741 was diverted to Gander International Airport and its occupants spent three days at Silver Birches before alternate arrangements were made for their departures.^[2]

References

↑ Major Ross Bungay (2006-09-14). "Local Salvation Army Response to 9-11 Happenings Recalled by Major". The Salvation Army. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
↑ Clare Ansberry. "Diverted on Sept. 11, Stranded Fliers Make Enduring Connections". Gander International Airport. Retrieved 2009-10-10.

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