Former Nike Ajax radar control site F-87.

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Radar control site of the Fairchild Defense Area Nike Site F-87, "D" Battery (McDowell Hill). This site was partnered with the F-87 launch site (Deep Creek) southeast of here. Provided control and guidance to the Nike 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 opened in 1958, was converted to Nike Hercules in 1961, and closed in 1966.
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Coordinates:   47°42'13"N   117°44'32"W
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