Abandoned Nike Hercules Missiles Site

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Part of the American offensive strategy during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

See www.nikemissile.org/.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nike_Ajax#Nike_Ajax
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Coordinates:   27°51'11"N   80°51'26"W

Comments

  • I served on a Nike site in Florida from 1962 - 1965. I have studied the history of Nike Hercules in Florida and othe parts of the world before, during and after the Cuban Missile Crisis and the entire Cold War. I was never aware of a Nike site or any other missile site at or near this location. I would appreciate anyone provideing with details of such. Kindest regards, Cahrles D. Carter Independant Military Historian
  • A closer look reveals two things: 1. There is no evidence of a Nike Administrative, IFC or Launch area 2. I spelled my name wrong on the previous comment I guess were even.
  • I can find no reference to a Nike site at this location.
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