B Btry(HM-66) Key Largo.you have already visited there. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1083:Trumbo Point is a 140-acre landfill area on the northern portion of the island of Key West that was created in 1908 to provide land for the tracks and warehouses needed for a major shipping port. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1080:Boca Chica Tank Farm has been used to store jet fuel, aviation gasoline, waste oil, diesel fuel, and unleaded gasoline for various activities since 1942. My initial orders following 9 months of electronics school at Fort Bliss Texas were to 6th Bn / 65th Artillery (in 1969). A Btry..(HM-69) located in the Florida Everglades. Whole area of the battery is now open to the public (2011). Basic Information Type: Outdoors Status: Abandoned Accessibility: Easy Recommendation: not very exciting SWMU 1 Former Boca Chica Open Disposal Area. Two small ponds lie north and south of the site. In 2009, the area was filled and graded to level the parking lot using dredge spoils taken from the Dredge Spoil Area on Fleming Key. John Kennedy is one of the seven US presidents who have used the Little White House in Key West, Florida. In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc. and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. All Key West batteries went to hot status for a week or two as punishment. A senior center funded by the county wouldnt solve the expense of restoration of the diesel plant, but it would be a tremendous first step. He added that the space could also include a display of the history of the native Key West people who emigrated from the Bahamas. During dredging operations, a 7.2-inch Hedgehog rocket and a 76 millimeter (mm) artillery projectile (ceremonial round) were encountered. were there not defenses already in place, but there was not. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy for the site. Key West International Airport (EYW/KEYW) 0.5 km; Salt Ponds 0.9 km; Garrison Bight 2.3 km; Key West Golf Club 2.5 km; Stock Island 2.6 km; Key Haven (Raccoon Key) 3.6 km; Cayo Agua 8.3 km; former site of Northwest Passage light 15 km; Key West National Wildlife Refuge 23 km; Monroe County, Florida 69 km I personally want them to preserve this as a historical site for future tourist as theyve begun to doin the Everglades to a sister base thats nearly identical to this one which Ive already had the pleasure to tour. On October 27, the Soviets agreed to remove their missiles from Cuba and the United States agreed to withdraw our missiles from Turkey and war was averted. dispatched to the I do not believe most of the nation knew It prompts conversation. An aboveground propane tank is also located on site to the southwest of the loading dock. a Nike Hercules' radar installation had a total of five radars. For example, creating one turf field to start would be in the range of $600,000 to $ 700,000. 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key, FL 33050 Reservations: International: 00+1-305-743-7000 Fax: (305) 743-5215 There were also four HAWK Batteries around Key West International Airport and Naval Air Station Key West. The UST Closure Report concluded that the tanks were closed in accordance with FDEP guidelines. they were for defensive purposes, but on the 19th, new aerial photos For the moment, all breathed a sigh of relief. In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc. and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA), and during a limited visual site reconnaissance, one 20 mm expended cartridge casing was observed on the ground. to the geodesic fiberglass protective dome. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected from areas not under concrete to represent Boca Chica Field sites in general. Your email address will not be published. The selected remedy (LUCs) was designed to eliminate or reduce exposure pathways by limiting site access. In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc., and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. how close we were to a massive nuclear war in 1962. In summary, mine are that President Roosevelt and Prime Russia was In 2010, Malcolm Pirnie Inc., and Osage of Virginia performed a Preliminary Assessment (PA), and during preparation of the PA, this site was found to be Munitions Response Program (MRP) eligible. It is, the IFF, or Identification, Friend or Foe. Soil screening and groundwater samples were analyzed during the closure of the USTs. inside the gate to the launch area. of the Crocodile Lake National Wildlife We are not done with the evaluation. "It informs and connects a community. . launchers/missiles and a communication/command post. From 2006-2011, post-remediation groundwater monitoring was conducted. Although Commissioner Billy Wardlow called the potential $4.9 million project too far out of reach at the last city commission meeting, parents and advocates for more recreational fields are not taking no for an answer. During operations, work in support of the Sites mission was focused on keeping the missiles, radar towers, and equipment clean and ready for use at all times. County-owned Higgs Beach, right, is located on Atlantic Boulevard. This was prior to 1972. When the What if the county goes in with the city to help restore the diesel plant and then use part of it as a senior center?. In 1999, Land Use Controls were recommended for the site and the property was transferred to the FAA. firing section by the fire control section. C Btry. South of Homestead off US1take 424th Ston the left just before 182d AveHas been developed but I can't remember what is there. , Martin Rodriguez 762, Boulogne, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Brakes UTV : Personalizacion y Reparacion de UTV. The result of the groundwater sampling showed that groundwater in the site area meets the State's definition of poor quality. This website meets WCAG 2.0/2.1 AA standards set by the ADA. (continued by road from Homestead AFB to Key West) was not completed KW-24 Hawk missile site in Key West, FL - Virtual Globetrotting KW-24 Hawk missile site Maps / KW-24 Hawk missile site Info Nearby (126) Like Tweet Share Talk Google Maps Google Maps No Thumbnail Bing Maps Bing Maps By kjfitz @ 2005-09-24 12:32:48 @ 24.575841, -81.659886 Key West, Florida (FL), US Links: en.wikipedia.org 1,128 views Contrary to previous reports, the idea of renovating the Hawk Missile Site into recreational fields is not dead in the water. As the community of Ocean Reef grew, the road from Key Largo was In August 2003, the tank was abandoned in place due to the proximity of overhead power lines located directly adjacent to the UST. A 1,000-gallon JP-5 AST with secondary containment, used to fuel the water heaters for the TPBOQ, is located near the southwest corner of the loading dock. Even then it had to wait for its missiles which The National Fifty seven years ago, on November 26, 1962, President Kennedy came to Key West to inspect the HAWK missiles sites shown above and to reassure Americans it was safe to vacation in Key West once more. The site covers one quarter of an acre and is located approximately 1,100 feet inland from the coastline in an area that is restricted to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. NIKE-AJAX was the first ground based operational supersonic NOSSA determined that a munitions response under the Navy Munitions Response Program (MRP) was required. HAWK Missile base with vague records of it's existence!!! To view a missile unit on Click on the One can go back as far as they like to develop the crisis, but ready for action in defense of Key West. A HAWK CWAR antenna on a Not true, because the missile could not reach Cuba, by a long shot. color I was in Battery C 6 msl Battalion Hawk when it was activate in Ft. Bliss in 1961. Within sight of Key West International Airport. Preservation efforts are being pursued to save a representative Nike Inarguably, it looks more like a junkyard than a city park. Hawk (Missile) Batteries (Ordnance)--Florida--Monroe County--Key West Physical Description 1 photonegative - col. - 35 mm. Description One of four Hawk Missile sites on and near Key West. A total of 162 tons of arsenic-impacted soil was removed from the site. Other than being assigned to a NORAD radar The structure is currently unused and entry is restricted. The jet engines were fueled from a bermed 5,000 gallon AST containing JP-5 fuel from 1987 through 1995. certain which of the three the other two in the photo are. November 14, 1962, all local Nike Hercules were operational. All that remains of Battery B while at Key Largo is the IFC radar Please try sending a message directly to the creator of the location. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3288:Truman Annex is located at the west end of Key West. Both are environmental entities with No documentation has been located regarding petroleum releases prior to 1975. The launcher belongs to the same vehicle family as the armored personnel carrier. 1) Target Tracking, Target Ranging and Missile Tracking, I am not In the 1950s, the area where the range was located had been developed as part of the active Boca Chica airfield and the majority of the former site is covered by several feet of concrete. The committee is claiming the 43.77-acre site has been misused and unattended since deeded to the city by the Department of Interior specifically for public recreational use. And we like to have a good time." arrived by October 29, 1962. 24F30, MOS. The first entire system was Annual Performance Monitoring of various media continues at SWMU 1. No nuclear material on those batteries when I was there. The larger Army missile the Nike-Hercules had the capability of carrying nuclear but not HAWK missiles. white photo in the following series shows the radome for the high The fire route, the new roadway was rerouted west of the radar site (IFC) Truman Waterfront. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected from areas not under concrete to represent Boca Chica Field sites in general. A Site Rehabilitation Completion Order was submitted to FDEP in 2009. Battery B remained at the Homestead until antenna is inside MARATHON WEEKLY305.743.08449709 OVERSEAS HWYOLDE TOWNE CENTREMARATHON, FL 33050, UPPER KEYS WEEKLY305.363.295791760 OVERSEAS HIGHWAYTAVERNIER FL 33070, KEY WEST WEEKLY305.453.6928305.509.73475450 MACDONALD AVENUE, NO. Based on the soil excavation, the site soil meets the cleanup level for unrestricted use. traveled to Homestead from Johnson Island via its home base at Fort During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. The Navy did not use the property, but allowed homeless veterans to stay there in 1994 and 1995. the Cuban Missile Crisis was only two weeks long, it will be remembered by rails training Powdered DDT concentrate was mixed with water and temporarily stored in 55-gallon drums both inside and outside the building. Building A-133 is part of the former motor pool refueling point. No permanent buildings stand at Parcel K today. The southernmost half of the range was used as a landfill (IR Site 1) and is now used for radar antennas. area in a triangle surrounded by roads. The final piece of the potential property puzzle could be a new city-county partnership to redevelop the historic diesel plant at Truman Waterfront to include a new senior center in part of the building. My comments are Ukraine's military may decide to pull troops back from the key eastern stronghold of Bakhmut after a bloody, months-long Russian offensive to capture the city. You may recall when a Cuban pilot defected in a Mig. A BRA and ecological risk assessment were performed in 1997. Air Force Academy Cadets Visit A German Hawk Missile Site. . The site was recommended to proceed to a Site Inspection (SI) for munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and munitions constituents (MC). Florida to see the Army's Hawk anti-aircraft missiles positioned there during Cuban Missile Crisis. Required fields are marked *. Annual Performance Monitoring continues at SWMU 7. My website is at http://www.missilesofkeywest.com, correction: HAWK missiles in Cuba were there for low altitude air defenseshould read: HAWK missiles in Key West were there for low altitude air defense.. Sign up to receive special offers & events information. And, the range was a lot farther than 22 miles. the ocean. Hamaca Hawk Missile Site Sewage Lift Station. usually well equipped and had a well trained "Medic.". over 150 miles. The Hawk units were low to medium altitude weapons with an 8 minute life expectancy of the unit in combat. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1070:The Trumbo Point Fuel Farm has been used as a fuel storage facility and distribution point since 1942. Within two weeks, they were encamped on Army Corps of Artillery at Fort Meade, MD. From 1952 to 1971, historical maps depict a pistol range located east of the magazine area and north of Skeet Range #820 at North Boca Chica. Your email address will not be published. Malathion, DDT, and diesel oil were sprayed on the landfill to control pests and insects. Lots of Viet Nam returnees assigned to various units in Key West since they were, in part, fried pies or brain damaged in Nam. Albeit Post (AADCP) and four firing batteries were now fully operational and The last sentence state that the Commanding Officer is Lt. Col. Harry N. Roller. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3290:Former Building 136, Ship fitters and prior to 1951 the Plate and Mold Shop, was demolished and the debris was buried in and around the buildings footprint. You'll find that info at the top of this page. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected. On an undated historical map, a bore sighting range was shown on Boca Chica Field. Hercules missile units for Miami and Homestead. By using our site, you agree to our. The Sewage Lift Station is in the northwestern corner of the property. The oldest portion of the Battery has remnants of a power generator exhaust system. Nearby bunker on airport property with a Cubana Airlines AN-24 parked next to it. Some time after 1928, this section was extended eastward OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1057:As much as 8,000 tons of unknown wastes reportedly were disposed at IR 8, the Former Fleming Key South Landfill, between 1962 and 1982. The rifle range was used when this area was Fort Taylor (U.S. Army). The radar is small in physical size and its antenna mounted on another 52nd Air Defense Artillery Group received orders to move out on Emergency response was conducted to remove oily waste from underground conduit system, and contaminated surface soil around Manhole-31. Also, an earthen bunker that you'll pass on the road to the missile site. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy. We believe in the Florida Keys community. I think I have the unit designations correct but I wouldn't bet on it. We havent started using Bayshore for anything else yet, and the city will need a place to temporarily move KOTS residents for 18 months or so while rebuilding KOTS, Cates said. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy for the site and Annual Performance Monitoring continues at the site. Since 2018 the brigade headquarter is based at Sagami General Depot in Japan . for the Cuban Missile Crisis. Above is a map of the HAWK missle units in The four ASTs used at the facility were located approximately 50 feet south of the former motor pool refueling area. Smather's Beach. PLL CLERK. In 2002, a decision document was issued that the selected remedy for the Hamaca Hawk Missile Site Sewage Lift Station is to provide LUCs, including engineering and institutional controls that require anyone who disturbs structures identified as a permanent cover and/or containment material to comply with OSHAs Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, cited in 29 CFR 1910.120 and 1926.65. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed, but several .45 caliber bullet tips (slugs) were observed in the dirt access road that transverses the site along the western boundary of Fleming Key. were, or were associated with Key West HAWK deployment. The SI recommended that this site proceed to a Remedial Investigation (RI). The City of Key West-Owned Portion of Parcel K is located on the Truman Annex waterfront between the Turning Basin and the road leading to the Mole Pier). Actually this at Fort Meade, Maryland since August 1962. OCULUS ID: DOD_9:Truman Annex is located at the west end of Key West. road was the [Photograph] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https . I am of the opinion that About a year before We took care of them. We will respond formally at the next commission meeting, he said. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed an SI and found no MEC or MPPEH. Copyright 2023 Corporately sponsored by Historic Tours of America, Inc. Key West Hawk Site KW-24 FL 24-34-32 81-39-35 Key West Hawk Site KW-10 FL 24-35-54 81-42-10 Key West Hawk Site KW-65 FL 24-33-35 81-45-39 ] An introductory newspaper article sent by Dan Byrd. A homeless shelter for a senior center? open area located in the southeast portion of Boca Chica Key, west of the southern blimp pad. as they OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1042:SWMU 2 consists of the former location of Building 915 and its surrounding area, which was used for storage and mixing of pesticides. During a limited visual survey, a backstop berm and concrete footings for small structures that would have been located near the firing line was observed. Watch Here. It's range was 22 miles Building A-126 was formerly used as a transportation facility and is currently used as an electrical maintenance and repair facility for arresting gear. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3293:In July 2005, an oily substance was discovered in a ditch, manholes, and utility vaults along Saratoga Avenue. The Hawk Missile Site consists of 43.77 acres of land. Many thanks for the help and knowledge of a Flickr Contact jwkeith. The area where the pistol range was located was used as a landfill (IR Site 7), and then as an animal inspection and quarantine station. The storage and/or use of metals, solvents, fuels, acids and oil, were the potential sources of soil contamination at Parcel K. A removal action was completed in February 2012. Based on the results of the 2010 and 2011 groundwater sampling, the aquifer beneath the site meets the definition of Low Yield/Poor Quality as described by FDEP regulations. We were headed to Jordan, I was told, and we loaded equipment and then stood down prior to issuance of M16 ammo. The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. We question our leaders. The system can be divided into three sections: acquisition, fire control, and firing sections. Interesting time in the Army then, lots of drug use, racial problems, no morale, no pride, FTA was the word, etc.. these early highways preceded HM-40 by some time. Charles Carter, of the Key The county doesnt need to own a beach thats in the center of the city., He emphasized that all discussions are very preliminary and no decisions are even close to being made. October 22, 1962. The story "The 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade was headquartered at Homestead AFB and had three missile battalions assigned. The 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade is an active United States Army unit which provides air and missile defense to critical assets in the Pacific theater. The site received an SRCO in 2008 with LUCs for soil restrictions. Key Largo site could be purchased and prepared. site in the area of the Mandy Miles drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should. Artillery, a unit of the joint STRIKE Command which had been stationed Surface and subsurface soil samples were collected. Groundwater samples were collected from the on-site wells and analyzed for arsenic and groundwater quality parameters to determine if groundwater at the site meets the definition of poor quality. -, - Each off base Battery had a dedicated Later, they In the process. Please stop on by and see this while its still here, theres no telling how much longer youll be able to see this nuclear missile site. From 1952 to 1958, historical maps depict a skeet range located east of the magazine area at North Boca Chica. 3rd Battalion, 68th Air Defense Artillery. four firing batteries at the following locations. launch unit, The Paint particles and other material removed during the sand blasting are believed to be the source of contamination. improved and the missiles changed to solid fuels and. that said, I have collected a number of photographs of the period that Many Conchs share ancestry from various regions of Europe and North America, yet most migrated by way of the Bahamas in the early 1800s for the thriving agriculture, fishing and sponging trade around Key West. Paint was removed from surfaces of vehicles and other metal equipment at the sand blasting area from the early 1970s to 1995. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. Inarguably, it looks more like a junkyard than a city park. "Local news is crucial," she says. . 233 Hawk Missile Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Creative Editorial Video Creative Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 233 Hawk Missile Premium High Res Photos Browse 233 hawk missile stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. The site has been inspected on numerous occasions since 1996, and no significant issues have been identified. It is currently being improperly used by the City of Key West as a JUNKYARD/DUMP. However my training on Fire Distribution System BIRDIE, was solely connected to Nike-Hercules SAMs. Many thanks for the help and knowledge of a Flickr Contact jwkeith "The 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade was headquartered at Homestead AFB and had three missile battalions assigned. The 2nd Missile until October 26, 1962. were quickly loaded the Atlas Power Co. McLauchlin told the Keys Weekly on April 13 that she is scheduled to visit Bayshore Manor next week. Remains of some of the Cold War-era fortifications in the Keys. She spends her free time developing a font for sarcasm, testing foreign wines and failing miserably at home cooking. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3289:The Navy acquired the property in 1947. The bunker is inside the airport's security perimeter. Launcher area has been razed and is now the Krome Detention Center. Confirmation groundwater sampling was conducted in 2007 and chlorinated solvents were detected. in The end of this The Department oversees and coordinates activities for NAS/Key West Base Reuse planning for the following surplus land and facilities: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Whitehead Street Update, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) South Roosevelt Blvd. C Btry..(HM-40) which was in the Carol City area. The waterfront maintenance facilities were demolished after 1982. The 144 Hawk missiles that arrived in Key West were never fired and would not have reached Cuba is they had, for their range was less than 40 miles. Key West and Monroe County officials are talking very tentatively about swapping properties and partnering on the redevelopment of the old diesel plant at Truman Waterfront. above photo was taken by a former Battery B console operator veteran, View our ADA Accessibility Policy. OCULUS ID: DOD_0_1085:The Hamaca Hawk Missile Site is located toward the eastern end of Key West just to the north of the Key West Airport and south of the Flagler Canal. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3296:The Truman Annex Seminole Battery was constructed during the Civil War. Get KeysWeekly delivered right to your inbox along with adaily dose of Keys News. And I have wanted (the city) to have greater input into the county-owned Higgs Beach for some time.. owing largely to poor performance by the rail carrier, the movement it was known as the NIKE-HERCULES were stored sub-surface, then brought up on elevators and transported In 2003, the magazines were verified empty and closed. I always wondered what happened to the Air Defense units in Colorado since they had primary responsibility to detect the Mig. It housed the troops that were Little is known about materials used while the Battery was in operation. bombers or missiles from Cuba, or anywhere else. were The City of Key West received this land through the Federal Lands to Parks Program restricting the use to "Public Park and Public Recreation area purposes". Hawk missles were nuclear capable, but only HE warheads were at those batteries. an off base radar site, but my guess would be 25 to 30 B-52s. 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