In 1946 a plane, after taking off at the Harmon Field Base, crashed into a fog-hidden Newfoundland mountainside and exploded into flames.

Stephenville hosts Harmon Field Day every two years. During this event aircraft from all over the world visit the town.

The importance of Harmon Field Day, along with the origins and activities of the event that took place in the town of Stephenville, Newfoundland.