Built during the Cold War, the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System was charged with the mission of detecting potential missile launches from the Soviet Union. Today, the BMEWS site on Clear Air Force Station, Alaska is deactivated, yielding to the newer Solid State Phased Array Radar System. Photo captured June 29, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. David Salanitri)
Date Taken: | 06.29.2016 |
Date Posted: | 08.31.2016 18:14 |
Photo ID: | 2829514 |
VIRIN: | 160630-F-TM170-013 |
Resolution: | 3000x2002 |
Size: | 3.72 MB |
Location: | CLEAR AIR FORCE STATION, ALASKA, US |
Web Views: | 246 |
Downloads: | 38 |
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