Capetown Gap Filler Annex
USA /
California /
Ferndale /
World
/ USA
/ California
/ Ferndale
World / United States / California
radar station, closed / former military, United States Air Force
Gap filler radar sites were unmanned stations used to provide coverage between long range radar systems through the '50s and '60s. Here, one room was for the diesel generator providing power, and the other room was for the instrumentation.
www.militarymuseum.org/Capetown.html
www.militarymuseum.org/Capetown.html
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Coordinates: 40°26'40"N 124°23'27"W
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