Former Nike Ajax radar control site F-37.
USA /
Washington /
Cheney /
World
/ USA
/ Washington
/ Cheney
World / United States / Washington
military, radar station, nikemissile, historical layer / disappeared object
Radar control site of the Fairchild Defense Area Nike Site F-37, "B" Battery (Four Lakes). This site was partnered with the F-37 launch site directly to the south. Provided control and guidance to the Nike Ajax missiles.
Built to provide air defense for Fairchild Air Force Base. Staffed by the 43rd Artillery, 1st Missile Battalion of the US Army under Tactical Air Command with headquarters at Geiger Field. It was in operation from 1957 to 1961 whereupon it was decommissioned.
Built to provide air defense for Fairchild Air Force Base. Staffed by the 43rd Artillery, 1st Missile Battalion of the US Army under Tactical Air Command with headquarters at Geiger Field. It was in operation from 1957 to 1961 whereupon it was decommissioned.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 47°33'3"N 117°33'12"W
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