Seafire Island

Seafire Island (51˚52'00" 128˚08'00" E side of Kildidt Sd, off S side of Hunter I, S of Bella Bella). In 1944–45, regional hydrographer Henri Parizeau named a number of features in the Queens Sd area after WWII aircraft. The Seafire was a naval version of the very successful British single-seat fighter, the Supermarine Spitfire. With its folding wings and arrestor hook, the Seafire was especially adapted for operating from aircraft carriers. Many different models were produced; the first...

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