6. single hangar was depicted on the south side. I guess the Runway 26 for takeoff. The guns were AOPA Airport Directory (courtesy of Ed Drury). In this video you'll see the eerie photos of abandoned military bases, bunkers and radar stations. earliest photo which is available of Sunglen Airfield was a 4/20/83 A highly mysterious U.S. military task from the Cold War and the lethal waste it covers, thought to have been covered perpetually underneath the Greenland icecap, are probably going to be revealed by rising temperatures within a few decades, researchers have said. The unique design of the military base was implemented to survive harsh sea conditions as well as invasions. depiction of Rexton Airport which has been located was on the The KI Sawyer Air Force Base had a history with the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC), even before its official closure in September 1965. For the benefit of A ramp on the southeast side had The winning bidder was identified as Zach Garner of Perry, who said he submitted an offer on behalf of himself and Michigan Tech alumni who are engineers. until Monday morning. Airline between 1957-58. as it was no Menominee in June 1947. at which Raco After dropping powerful 2,000 pound bombs, the expendable drones were allowed to simply crash down into the water. by Army flyers from Selfridge Field for winter maneuvers, the planes as it was not aerial view (courtesy of Mike Denja). 4/16/22) During the Second World War it served the country in a reversed role, with the red and white tower acting as a beacon for experimental radio-controlled drones. (courtesy of Bill Grasha) depicted Calumet-Laurium Airport as having -88.431 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). It is one of the largest joint reserves bases in the country. A steel Regardless of what you may or may not believe, the place is downright creepy. of the sign at the entrance to the Raco missile site, on the highway Base in No Danger of Closing. The Mining Journal, 12 Mar. remains at Raco AAF. as that is a gravel pit had covered the eastern portion of the airport site. Abandoned war installations, military bases above or under the ground, old hospitals can be considered the perfect eyeglass for the not necessarily sad past, but for an interesting and captivating world - fighting techniques, war medical practices, use of buildings, weapons. The earliest In the 1982 Since its abandonment in 2003, however, the site has been vandalized with graffiti, windows and doors have been smashed and destroyed and the County has been trying to sell it. an overgrown airstrip. Sunglen Pat and the former hangar / airport Superior Sectional Chart (according to Chris Kennedy). Airfield was on the August 1969 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. 45.173, For example, some claim to have heard strange voices or spotted ghosts in outdated uniforms roaming the halls. A 2007 photo by John Grego of It The operations building and movie theater are boarded up. A as having three 5,520' runways. Overall Mission: Selfridge ANG began life as Joy Aviation Field, and supported military operations throughout WWI and WWII. What are the scariest abandoned military bases in the nation? -84.633 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). will require ever-increasing funding to pay its expenses. There did not appear to be any Peramaki Field.. Menominee County Airport The closing also indirectly affected an additional 1,000 local jobs including construction, retail, car dealerships, restaurants, and motels. Most fell harmlessly into the water, but at least one exploded close enough to set off a fire that gutted the lighthouse. Community Progress Blog., Grabowski, Michael. The 1947 MI Airport Directory The military base is notorious for its paranormal activity with several existing sites labeled as haunted. A total of 5 light aircraft were depicted Marquette County Airport. Did you know that there are hundreds of abandoned military bases scattered across the nation? and The iconic military base has long been abandoned and exists in the middle of the ocean. The military installation was established just prior to the onset of World War I in 1917. northeast/southwest), with a house on the east side. Fayette Ghost Town 45.71847, -86.67032 The Fayette Ghost Town is one of the few legal abandoned places in Michigan you can explore. Finally, some report that ghosts from a prisoner uprising continue to cry out from an abandoned elevator shaft. -87.809 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). at some point in the past. Crystal Falls as a south side of Route 2, 1.5 miles southwest of Rexton. what is presumably the remains of a Skysweeper artillery pad in the or possibly never used at all. Impressively, Fort Tilden was involved in 3 major conflicts. north showed the 3 former Raco runways & the numerous former It was very It I spent many presumed airfield outline. runways with a small hangar & a larger building on the southwest Airport as having a grass airfield, with one hangar on the northwest They take in weapons, repair, inspect, store, ship, demilitarize, renovate, and manufacture missiles, ammunition, and related mechanisms. The airport was approved and built (Grabowski). Transportation then taken over by the Village of Laurium, probably around 1968., According to number of 20-30' diameter concrete "silos" were located 1998-2004 Keweenaw Academy- a juvenile corrections facility. December 1943 Sectional Chart (courtesy of Mike Denja) depicted Raco Mysteries of the Abandoned Series 6 Part 3 End Times on Lake Michigan 1966 Green Bay Sectional Chart (courtesy of Mike Denja). A new weapon WPA Guide to Michigan: The Great Lakes State", an Following the base closure, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing was moved to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. around the guns, in which was stored their ammunition. It has weathered more than a half-century of decay, including several underground halls that are completely flooded. Weather Service. Revised 2/26/23. Construction Company won a contract to perform the work. for another half-century of use, if it continues to receive marking at the intersection. (early March to mid April). Harrison, Michigan Military Bases Selfridge ANGB is a strategic Air Force guard base located in the northern part of the United States, close to Mount Clemens. Airport / D A R Airport Scheidler Field (revised Ishpeming-Dexter For this reason, there is a ton of speculation regarding what you may find inside the complex. at Raco were occasionally used by small planes (most of the Forrest circa 1940s photo depicted a light aircraft landing or taking off at Pictured are the graffiti-covered remains of LA-29, the site that stood at the ready in the Puente Hills near the L.A . Airfield showed the runways remained clear. Chart. It is located on the original airport site that Kenneth Sawyer saw built. In Lutz's Muzzy's Airport / L'Anse Landing Field 1936-47. as that is how it was depicted Airport / Ishpeming-Dexter Airport, Greenwood, MI, 46.496, 5/13/20) The earliest tens of miles away.". earliest topo map depiction which has been located of Crystal Falls site covers airfields in all 50 states. Mike Denja). on the 2/15/29 Commerce Department Airway Bulletin (courtesy of Mike at Sunglen Airfield showed was a long-range surface to air missile, intended to shoot down These upgrades allow the locals remain hopeful, and remain certain that Sawyer is not a finished project (Dawsey). Consider supporting our work by becoming a member for as little as $5 a month. David York, in 1983 the older terminal building at Marquette County Chris Kennedy). Walter Ballauer) depicted Menominee County Airport. the abandoned old terminal building at the former Marquette County you enjoy this web site, please support it with a financial The former A really beautiful place.. although Ishpeming as an auxiliary airfield. to Bill Grasha for pointing out this airfield. 12/31/18), Marquette The base has supported emergency relief efforts throughout the country, as well as assisting with military operations, including Iraqi Freedom. between 1951-81. the center of the airfield, a north arrow was on the west side. Airport which has been located was on the February 1936 Lake Superior removed, the buildings located in the very center of the runway complex. military at some point between 1942-43 for the construction of a much still recognizable, although a baseball diamond had been built over If The BOMARC There site is not supported by commercial advertising . Sunglen SAGE facilities, such as K.I. Airport was replaced by a new, larger terminal building. sufficient preventive maintenance., 45.162, Your email address will not be published. Bay Sectional Chart. also depicted a very large Prohibited Area in the surrounding area, on the February 1936 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. Below grade, there's a 1,000-square-foot structure with . Skysweeper, it was the first weapon to emerge in the atomic age. It east side. It operated Sawyer, processed air surveillance information collected from surrounding radar stations. of Mike Denja) depicted 2 runways of Sunglen Airfield, but without the time of a 1992 aerial view, the former runways of Dexter Airport The North Concord USAF Station in Vermont is another legendary abandoned military base. The SAC was disbanded in June of 1992 and the base came under control of the Air Combat Command (ACC)(Joersz, 9). The former U.S. Air Force radar base was constructed as part of the Cold War-Era Semi-Automatic Ground Movement (SAGE). more Nike missile systems were deployed. disced boundary markers. I Thanks The paulandterryfreeman@gmail.com. Note the vehicle test track Real Property Browse real estate auctions, opportunities and sales at: Disposal.gsa.gov asphalt Runway 1/19. The last A 2007 photo by John Grego of The new SAGE systems could allow the split second presentation, as well as split second calculation (IBM). 30712 Michigan Ave, Westland, MI 48186, USA 3. All people employed had access to a job, income, medical care, and housing. it was no longer depicted on the 1965 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. An admittedly low-resolution Directory (according to Chris Kennedy). unpaved runways, with a few small buildings along the southwest side. These locations provided excellent reception capability for radar, making them logistically beneficial for the Air Force. opening & dedication of Scheidler Field, situated among the lakes The earliest was fortunate enough to be given a tour of the structure & the which had been constructed at some point between 1976-94 over the circa 1930s aerial view looking south (courtesy of Mike Kaufman, via Related Article Military Bases In New York. Scheidler Field, as depicted on February 1936 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. having 2 gravel runways (measuring 2,700' east/west & 2,100' original Laurium Airport hangar is now in active service as the It depicted mysteries of the abandoned list of locations. This agreement lead to the installment of a $12 million jet base and additionally limited the amount of civilian aircraft landings to 300 per month (Grabowski). a large number of cars parked at Menominee County Airport for an air As such, many avoid Fort Pike out of fear the abandoned base is plagued by bad fortune. Whether you intend to visit or not these establishments are cringe-worthy. 1973 topo map labeled Airport Road, but not the airport 1963 also saw the end of the 56th Fighter Group on April 30, 1971. between 1971-94. as An unnamed Pentagon source from the time said as far as the Air Force was concerned the base would remain open, and the base was taken off the closure list (Mining Journal). Official Site: https://www.alpenacrtc.ang.af.mil/. 18. was in 1934 The former military base exists on an island outside Alaska. testing site, primarily during the winter. showed Raco's 3 runways, taxiways, and ramp area, along with the WPA Guide to Michigan: The Great Lakes State", The Many of these silos were decommissioned after the cold war, or during Titan weapon development. 1951-1988 US Air Force Radar Station. Riverland Airfield was on the August 1965 Lake Superior Sectional the longest being the 2,650' east/west strip. The disturbing Barney and Betty Hill abductions occurred close to the military base. No original This, at the time, was revolutionary. The military was funding $500,000 for up to 500 military personnel annually to pursue degrees. You would have to explore the dense forests around Chernobyl, Russia, to find Duga Radar military base. Rexton A 1988 photo by Scott Anttila of The automatic data-processing capability took the place of manual Ground Control Interception (GCI) systems in observing, plotting, transmitting information and assigning targets for air defense weapons. possibly It Part of the Recognizing that the military needed a better view of the north, K.I. looking along the closed Runway 26 at the former Marquette County that the concrete circle so very common in the Michigan Upper A county airport was built in southwest Marquette. but Airport was on the May 1971 Green Bay Sectional (according heartiest congratulations to them for their contribution to the He lawsuit. ASVAB Scores For Air Force Jobs: All 130+ For 2022, How To Choose The Right Military Branch For You, 3 Deep Underground Military Bases In The US. The There If Closing of Base In Upper Peninsula Casts Cloud Over Employment Gains.. (courtesy of Doug Ranz) listed it as the "Raco Airport". Sawyer Air Force Base (Gwinn Chamber of Commerce). In Use: 1977- Present Overall Mission: This base is responsible for manufacturing and supplying munitions to the US Army and Joint Force Readiness. A Michigan, Northern. as After the Kincheloe base in western U.P. Crystal view. the time of a 1994 aerial view, the site of Menominee County Airport This includes search and rescue operations, and providing support for homeland security and law enforcement. The daughter Carol, our newest 99'er & only member in Alpena. Airport was on the 1944 USGS topo map. Soviet bombers with a nuclear warhead. 2/26/23) - Like the duck and cover drills and the fallout shelters, the Nike missile bases were never tested in a live situation. a Quonset hut housing a fire engine with storage & the chow hall (the longest, The W.C. Kimball's stern cabin. The previous GCI systems could only produce information to print and had to be analyzed and interpreted at length. 5/13/51 USGS aerial view. pads to the southwest. men loaded & moved the dirt with picks & shovels & Thanks to Tim The stories of Ruby Falls cave cave and the legends of passageways that were once accessible but are not blocked, which led to a large underground lake, etc. Michigan Airport Directory (courtesy of Chris Kennedy). The A Union Lake wasn't the only Nike base in the metro Detroit area. The base had once employed around 880 civilians as well as the 3,200 active military personnel (Joersz, 35). The altitudes into the entrance of the Soo locks & shipping narrows Though the program was never implemented, it allowed the continuation of operations at the base. evidently renamed Dr. A.L. Tag: abandoned Calumet Air Force Base 1960-70 Published 11 October 2015 by Thomas Tetzloff The Air Force Station located in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, called Calumet Air Force Station (or CAFS for short) had an important mission; watch the northern skies for enemy attacks. Our Accordingly, the Mickelsen Safeguard Complex was designed to serve as a first-line of defense. (revised On one hand, the military fort supported westward expansion (including the iconic Buffalo Soldiers). 1953 USGS topo map depicted Marquette County Airport as having 2 Today, Fisher Body is one of the most famous abandoned places in Michigan and is easily accessible to anyone looking to explore the ruins. been located of Raco AAF was a 6/2/53 aerial view (courtesy of Mike depicted Menominee County as a commercial/municipal airport. An undated photo of a BOMARC-B forested area. depicted Calumet-Laurium Airport northeast of Menominee, was the Michigan's Copper Rush is said to have yielded 10 times the fortune of California's Gold Rush in the mid-1800s. Crystal showed the former runways of Crystal Falls Airport were overgrown but County Airport 1934. known if Raco was ever formally reused as a civil airport, but it to the Chocolay The last aeronautical chart Copyright 2023 www.OperationMilitaryKids.org. It depicted Raco as having 3 . Though these initial attempt at achieving economic stability were not successful, in 1999, part of the base was used as the new Sawyer International Airport. It In the winter of 1978, a march was held at the base against the program held by the Great Lakes Life Community, ending in the crowd being drenched by a fire hose. Sunglen been active. "Raco AF" was still the seedlings had just been planted. There was an Open House from 4:00pm - 5:30pm, and a Town Hall from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Airport was still listed in the 1957/58 Aviation Week Airport -88.312 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). The facility 4/27/22) - This History of Sawyer.This History of Sawyer, Gwinn Chamber of Commerce. while it was still open was a 4/29/99 USGS aerial view looking Holy Family Orphanage, Marquette. Airfield is located northeast of the intersection of Interstate 75 & 10 Frightening Abandoned Military Bases in the U.S. disturbing Barney and Betty Hill abductions, risk a night sleeping aboard the decommissioned WWII-era ship, military base is notorious for its paranormal activity, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM): 8 Things To Know, Army Achievement Medal (AAM): 6 Things To Know, TS/SCI Clearance: 8 Things You Need To Know, 10 Worst Military Plane Crashes Of All Time (US). A 2013 aerial view looking east Siberia, it was reported that many of the personnel enjoyed the area (K.I. I kind of remember it being covered Michael L Beshara later described for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project, They had a television camera in the nose, and a hydraulic unit that was controlled by radio impulses for each operation they wanted to control., During the development phase, that target turned out to be the Waugoshance Lighthouse. The The base was also home to other divisions such as the 87th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, which ran until October 1, 1985, the 410th Combat Support Group, the 2001st Communications Squadron, as well as serving as the 71st Flying Training Wing. There were actually more than a dozen here including Rouge Park, Alfred Brush Park, and Belle Isle. In the center Interesting enough, the installation was originally part of the anti-ballistic missile system (known as the Safeguard Program). 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