Nike Battery KC-65DC, Olathe Air Force Station

USA / Kansas / Gardner /

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Nike site KC-65DC (1959-1969). Army Air Defense Command Post (AADCP) for the 4 Nike-Hercules sites defending the greater Kansas City area. Used AN/CSG-5 BIRDIE (Battery Integration and Radar Display Equipment) in conjunction with USAF radar (AN/FPS-20A, AN/FPS-6A). Co-located USAF radar site was Olathe AFS manned by 738 AC&W sq. (1952-1968).

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Coordinates: 38°50'6"N 94°54'16"W

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