NewFound-Island & Labrador-Land Need To Be Either 1. Bilingual EU Member State(s) , 2 New American States OR 3. ITS OWN COUNTRY

Newfoundland and Labrador have been overlooked, underappreciated, neglected and ignored for waaayyyy too long. Known for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture, comprising the island of Newfoundland and the mainland region of Labrador. Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada, located in the Atlantic region. The province consists of two main parts: the island of Newfoundland and the continental region of Labrador. The total area of Newfoundland and Labrador is approximately 405,212 km² (156,453 sq mi), with the island of Newfoundland being home to about 94% of the province's population, which is estimated to be around 545,579 as of 2025 The capital city, St. John's, is situated on the southeastern coast of Newfoundland and is the largest city in the province, housing about 40% of the population Historical Context Newfoundland has a rich history, having been inhabited by Indigenous peoples long before European exploration. It was claimed by John Cabot in 1497 and later became a British colony. Newfoundland was a separate dominion in the British Empire until it joined Canada in 1949. The province was officially renamed Newfoundland and Labrador in 2001 Historically, the region has been shaped significantly by its fishing industry, particularly in the Grand Banks, which have been vital to the local economy for centuries. Cultural Significance The culture of Newfoundland and Labrador is heavily influenced by its English and Irish heritage, with a unique blend of traditions, music, and dialects. The province is known for its friendly communities, stunning coastal scenery, and outdoor recreational opportunities, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking natural beauty and cultural experiences Conclusions Newfoundland and Labrador is a province rich in history and culture, characterized by its stunning landscapes and vibrant communities. It plays a significant role in Canada's identity as the easternmost province, with a unique blend of Indigenous and colonial history that continues to shape its character today. But that is yesterday. Think of the opportunities NFLD present America today. NewfoundIsland could be America's largest AirCraft Carrier (forward-leaning airbase between USA, CANADA, UK, EU and Arctic/Russia immediately. We have a host of dormant and vacant Airfields and Bases that can be re-established overnight. Thnk Stephenville Airforce Base and Goose Bay as just 2 examples of dormant American bases. During 1940, Germany was threatening the majority of Europe, as well as North America, through its successful air, land and sea campaigns. The destructiveness of the Luftwaffe and Kriegsmarine in the Battle of Britain and Battle of the Atlantic alarmed military planners in the United States who theorized that the Nazis could in future establish a beachhead on Newfoundland and the adjacent French islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon and use it for launching air attacks and eventually land and sea attacks on the industrial heartland of North America. In 1940, the United States entered into the Destroyers for Bases deal with the government of the United Kingdom, allowing the US military to establish facilities in British Overseas Territories in the Western Hemisphere. The primary focus for North American defence from Nazi aggression was Newfoundland, which the United States sought to arm as a geographic buffer much as it was doing with its Alaska territory to defend North America against Imperial Japan in the northwest. The United States established an administrative army air force and coast defense base named Fort Pepperrell in St. John's, along with a deepwater naval base and naval aviation field at Argentia on the Avalon Peninsula. The northeast coast of Newfoundland and the strategically important Strait of Belle Isle were left exposed, therefore military planners sought to establish an army air force base on 8,159 acres (33.02 km2) of land at the northeast end of Bay St. George near the coastal hamlet of Stephenville. The 76th Congress approved the 99-year lease and in April 1941, construction began on a deepwater port and adjacent air field. During the war a battery of two 155 mm coast defense guns was at the base, due to its coastal location. It was called Battery T8503 and was operated by Coast Artillery Corps troops of the Harbor Defenses of Argentia and St. John's.[1][2] The air force base was originally referred to as Stephenville Air Base. On September 1, 1943, the Newfoundland Base Command transferred control of the Stephenville Air Base to the North Atlantic Wing, Air Transport Command. The base was actively used throughout the war and was one of the largest U.S. military airfields located outside of the continental United States; it was capable of landing the largest cargo aircraft in the world at that time and the base became a frequent stopping and refueling point for USAAF aircraft crossing the Atlantic. Stephenville Air Base was renamed "Ernest Harmon Air Force Base" on June 23, 1948, in honor of Captain Ernest Emery Harmon. Capt Harmon was a U.S. Army Air Corps pilot who was killed in an air crash in 1933. The deepwater port which supported the base was named Port Harmon at this time. Ernest Harmon AFB was transferred to Northeast Air Command in October 1950. The 6605th Air Base Wing served as the host unit at the base. In April 1957, with the rising threat of nuclear war, the Strategic Air Command (SAC) assumed control of the base for use as a forward refuelling point. The 6605th Wing was superseded by the 4081st Strategic Wing. Ernest Harmon AFB became home to a fleet of KC-97 Stratofreighter air refueling aircraft, which were kept on alert in order to meet and refuel nuclear armed B-52 Stratofortress bombers in the skies over western Newfoundland. The base also saw use as a refueling stop for transatlantic military flights and the base supported three Aerospace Defense Command (ADC) units. In 1957, the Canadian Department of Transport constructed an airport terminal to accommodate Trans-Canada Air Lines (now Air Canada) commercial flights; Ernest Harmon AFB being the only air field in western Newfoundland. Aerodrome In 1942 the aerodrome was listed as USAAF Aerodrome – Stephenville, Newfoundland at 48°32′N 58°33′W with a variation of 30 degrees west and elevation of 40 ft (12 m). The field was listed as "all hard surfaced" and had three runways listed as follows:[3] Runway name Length Width Surface 7/25 5,000 ft (1,500 m) 150 ft (46 m) Hard surfaced 12/30 5,200 ft (1,600 m) 150 ft (46 m) Hard surfaced 14/32 5,000 ft (1,500 m) 150 ft (46 m) Hard surfaced Cold War expansion and road construction icon This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (July 2023) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The Cold War expansion of the base in the early 1950s coincided with the Korean War and the rise in nuclear tensions with the Soviet Union. The USAF sought to build more roads in the area to serve the base and nearby Pinetree Line early warning radar site and to patrol the immediate area for security; the roads would also act as a means of dispersing personnel in an emergency. One of the more important projects was a bypass road around the base, known as the Hansen Memorial Highway. In 1953, the 347th (Engineer Aviation) battalion was assigned the immense task (along with 2,502 contractor personnel) of completing the 62 line construction projects at Ernest Harmon AFB. These consisted of: completion of major runways of up to 222,000 yd2 (186,000 m2) taxiway and aprons of up to 421,000 yd2 (352,000 m2) aprons of heavy duty pavement up to 351,000 yd2 (293,000 m2) construct a runway complex that was so large that the existing harbor facilities at Port Harmon had to be demolished to give proper clearance for aircraft construction of fighter aircraft hangars construction of three wharves and dredging of the existing harbour at Port Harmon, which, when completed was 8,000 ft (2,400 m) long, 200 ft (61 m) wide, and 35 ft (11 m) deep construction of a flight control tower in September 1953 construction of four petroleum tanks with a capacity of 25,000 to 125,000 bbl (4,000 to 19,900 m3) of aviation fuel Rock crushing operations along the Hansen Highway 1960 By June 1953 the 347th Engineers had deployed 444 engineers. They were joined by an additional 750 engineers who departed Florida and arrived at Harmon on June 23 to construct three of the line construction projects: a bypass road Hanson Memorial Highway to prevent civilian access through the base (in progress since April, 1943) a base salvage yard a trailer park for Harmon personnel removal of a granite hill the north end of the Frobisher Bay AFB runway The 347th Engineers was made up of four companies; three line companies and one Headquarters and Service (H&S) company. Company A was responsible for construction of the salvage yard and Company B and C were responsible for the construction of the bypass road with a budget of $583,000. The salvage yard, which was situated near Noels Pond on 30 acres (120,000 m2), was finished to partial occupancy by the fall of 1954 and completed in 1955. Thirty Butler Buildings (prefabricated steel) were located on the property. The machinery which constructed the bypass road was buried at the end of the property when it became over used and obsolete in 1959–1960, under the supervision of Warrant Officer Ebb Higdon, Company A. They were later dug up to be sold for scrap but were found to be useless and reburied. This equipment had come up from Florida in Liberty ships, with the battalion in 1953. In 1986, when this information was made available to the town of Stephenville via a series of articles in the Georgian newspaper, several doubters and curiosity seekers, armed with metal detectors, swarmed over the site and located the buried equipment.[4] Company B and C began work on the bypass road by working towards each other. Company C, under the command of Captain Claxton Ray began at the Stephenville side and worked towards Company B which began construction near Cormiers Village and worked in two directions towards Long Gull Pond and towards Stephenville. It was necessary to begin construction of the road at Cormiers Village and work back towards Stephenville pending the finalizing of property agreements. Company B was under the command of Captain Gomez. The H&S Company split operations equipment and men between the three Companies. The 11 mi (18 km) long construction began with a line of corduroy roads comprising one half of the road and when Long Gull Pond was reached in the fall of 1954, the other half was constructed. The road followed the existing rail road line. It was necessary to build three access roads approximately 2 mi (3.2 km) in length in order to facilitate construction of the bypass road. These roads were built to the same specifications as the bypass road as they were used constantly for heavy hauling. The concrete bridge over Cold Creek was built in 1954 and the 60 ft (18 m) concrete bridge over Warm Creek was programmed for completion in 1956. Not counting equipment, 90,000 yd3 (69,000 m3) of fill. 30,000 yd3 (23,000 m3) of crushed rock and 15,000 yd3 (11,000 m3) of earth were used before the final 19 in (480 mm) of paving was laid down. Equipment and material were stored at the Gull Pond site. The bypass road was officially opened to the public in October 1957 and named the Hanson Memorial Highway. The third construction operation was cancelled. The 347th (changed to the 823rd in 1954) Engineer Aviation Battalion was disbanded in 1957 and most of the men went back to the US. The two battalion commanders at the time were, Colonel Germain and Major Truet. The medical officer was V.H. Berry and the ground safety officer was 1st Lieutenant Arthur Everitt. The general construction on the base (buildings, roads and runways) was done under the base supervision of Colonel Koski and Colonel Bailey. J.A. Jones held the construction contract from 1954 to 1959. From 1956 to 1959, Major Ray was the superintendent for the asphalt, rock crushing and concrete operations for J.A. Jones and was responsible for the construction of 200 on base houses, two seven-story barracks for 1,500 airmen, additional runways and the Central Heating (steam) Plant. One of the barracks is used as residences for the College of the North Atlantic as well as a hotel during the summer tourist season. The other barrack was converted into a six-story apartment complex known as the Stephenville Manor. Base facilities see here https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/society/air-force-base.php