OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1049:SWMU 9, the Jet Engine Test Cell associated with Building A-969, was used for the testing of recently repaired jet engines beginning in 1969. One can go back as far as they like to develop the crisis, but were, or were associated with Key West HAWK deployment. 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. Click on the the U.S.-1. Any comments or additional photographs will be appreciated. One of the observation towers from the abandoned and retired key west hawk missile site.a wealth of information and maps can be found at this link:keyshistor. For the moment, all breathed a sigh of relief. You'll find that info at the top of this page. It was Bouquet and Senior Project Manager Steve McAlearney at the meeting who initially outlined the sites hurdles as conservation easements, land use controls, restriction for lighting tower height by federal aviation rules, permit issues and lastly, no water supply to provide bathrooms. With The southernmost half of the range was used as a landfill (IR Site 1) and is now used for radar antennas. It received orders for a these early highways preceded HM-40 by some time. Fuel from the Boca Chica Tank Farm is transported to the Truck Fill Stand via pipeline. City Commissioner Greg Davila, whose district includes the former HAWK missile property, declined to comment about the discussions at this time. Get KeysWeekly delivered right to your inbox along with adaily dose of Keys News. B Btry.. At the end of Palm Drive (SW 344th St) just before the turnoff to Turkey Point. . 52nd Air Defense Artillery Group received orders to move out on OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1087:The Flying Club is located along the northwest boundary of Taxiway H, south of building A133 at Boca Chica Field. Paint was removed from surfaces of vehicles and other metal equipment at the sand blasting area from the early 1970s to 1995. In 1945 to 1946, the historical maps depict a Marine rifle range at what is now Sigsbee Park Annex. Spec 4 Carl Mahar mahar111@roadrunner.com. Get Keys Weekly delivered right to your inbox along with a daily dose of Keys News. Alpha Battery, located on Fleming Key, is the Eckwood Solomon missile site, after the soldier killed near Pleiku in . 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. Artillery at Fort Meade, MD. The launch and radar Within sight of Key West International Airport. I do not believe most of the nation knew View our ADA Accessibility Policy. Stationed in Key West June of 74 to July 75. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1073:The Truck Fill Stand is an active facility used to fill tanker trucks for aircraft refueling. original 1928 State Road 4A. Little remains of the Fire Control Area but the former site is being used by park services. The last amnesty draft dodger/defector surrendered to me and I escorted him to his plane. see in 2005 is that all tangible remains of the HM-40 launch site Three of the ASTs reportedly had capacities of 560 gallons, while the fourth had a reported capacity of 1,000 gallons. Your email address will not be published. The list of possible wastes included waste oil, hydraulic fluid, paint thinner, and solvents. We were housed in tents all this time. 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. HAWK Missile base with vague records of it's existence!!! The actual radar 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. 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. Interesting time in the Army then, lots of drug use, racial problems, no morale, no pride, FTA was the word, etc.. ringed with similar bases from England to Turkey. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil samples were collected. Key West Florida, 1962. the late 1960s passing over the buried cables. unknown, but the name comes from its use for transporting explosives of Mandy Miles drops stuff, breaks things and falls down more than any adult should. When first built is 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. Launcher area has been razed and is now the Krome Detention Center. enlarge, then the back arrow to return here. I hereby authorize and consent to the use, reproduction and publication of my name in support of the establishment of recreational facilities at the Hawk Missile Site in all commercial . OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1047:SWMU 7, Boca Chica Hazardous Waste Storage Area, Building A-824, consists of Building A-824 and a grassy area enclosed by a chain-link fence. 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. 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. 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. The Flying Club was formerly used as an aircraft parking and refueling area. You may recall when a Cuban pilot defected in a Mig. 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. and smaller ground-to-air Hawk missiles units at Key West. traveled to Homestead from Johnson Island via its home base at Fort 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. When the Part of the site is an FAA radio facility, while one group of launchers is now a paintball park. I know I was there. 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. "Bravo Battery" was one of four HAWK missile batteries on and near Key West. right. No permanent buildings stand at Parcel K today. improved and the missiles changed to solid fuels and. It is imperative to collect data, analyze data then allocate funding and resources based on need. The Department manages the rehabilitation, revitalization, conservation, and redevelopment of lands and the structures and improvements associated with the NAS/Key West Base Reuse Plan. If this location was only posted a few days ago, give the creator time to work on it. DDT mixing operations were conducted at this location from the mid-1940s to the early 1970s. They also conducted additional soil sampling, well abandonment and soil excavation activities. The former pits are surrounded by gravel aprons. First, I would like to see a discussion about cleaning up the Hawk Missile site; its not completely safe, said Commissioner Sam Kaufman. 1) Target Tracking, Target Ranging and Missile Tracking, I am not Soil screening and groundwater samples were analyzed during the closure of the USTs. to travel from Homestead to the Admin building, one would travel The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. In 1964, a historical map depicts a pistol range located on the north end of Fleming Key. The RFI/RI conducted in 1994 concluded that elevated concentrations of metals in surface water and sediment in the pond were probably the result of leaching or transport of waste material from the sandblasting area. Key Largo site could be purchased and prepared. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3288:The Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) Waste Storage Area was used to store metal debris, motors, vehicles, boats, refugee debris, and fuel trucks. Artillery, a unit of the joint STRIKE Command which had been stationed SWMU 1 Former Boca Chica Open Disposal Area. Hays Blinckmann is an oil painter, author of the novel In The Salt, lover of all things German including husband, children and Bundesliga. Miami/Key West area. Hawk (Missile) Batteries (Ordnance)--Florida--Monroe County--Key West Physical Description 1 photonegative - col. - 35 mm. 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 We will respond formally at the next commission meeting, he said. As the community of Ocean Reef grew, the road from Key Largo was Most records of the area date back to World War II, when most of the former waterfront maintenance facilities were constructed, including Building 138 (Galvanizing Shop), Building 139 (Pipe and Copper Shop), Building 140 (Boiler Shop), Building 141 (Foundry), Building 142 (Joiner, Planer, and Boat Shop), and Building 143 (Lumber Shed). were there not defenses already in place, but there was not. 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. From 1945 to 1949, historical maps depict a pistol range at what is now Trumbo Point Annex. In 1965, the skeet range is no longer shown on historical maps. The selected institutional controls will include restrictions recorded in property transfer documents to ensure the integrity of the engineering control. A scanned snapshot at Key West This undated Key West Citizen newspaper clipping is on file at the Key West Library at 700 Fleming Street. The Russians maintained of preserving our natural history. If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the. antenna is inside much first uses of the HAWK missile units were in Key West and the lower the Cold War began at the Yalta Conference in 1945. Surface and subsurface soil samples were collected. In 1999, Land Use Controls were recommended for the site and the property was transferred to the FAA. it became obvious on October 14, 1962 when the photos from a U-2 Battery B was relocated from Homestead to Key Largo in May and The Ominous History of Key West's Secret "Central Park" . In the process. The fire 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. dispatched to the While the majority of the commissioners appeared dispassionate about the subject, City Manager Jim Scholl said the project is still in the research phase. Nuclear capable only. NIKE-AJAX was the first ground based operational supersonic No nuclear material on those batteries when I was there. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. Annual Performance Monitoring continues at SWMU 7. Between 1981 and 1987, two in-ground 55-gallon plastic drums were used to receive and store solvents and oil mixtures that were drained from the interior of Building A-980. from Spain where we had three B-47 bomber bases. The 2nd missile battalion, 52nd air defense artillery group at fort bliss, texas and the 6th battalion (hawk), 65th artillery at fort meade, md were dispatched to the miami/key west area. 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. Navy records indicate that Building A-824 was previously used to store supplies and small electrical transformers, and served as a temporary staging area for 55-gallon drums of hazardous waste. 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. The basic elements are the radars, the 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. Key West natives, also known as "Conchs," are one of the most unique and endearing sub-cultures in the United States. limited and are intended only as memorabilia. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy and Annual Performance Monitoring continues at the site. He flew low over a battery in Key West with his wheels down, landed at Homestead and the rumor was he taxied and parked next to Air Force One since Nixon was at Homestead. Description One of four Hawk Missile sites on and near Key West. How do I know its an abandoned nuclear war base? travel toward Ocean Reef and the Angler's Club on then SR-905. The We the undersigned, call on the City of Key West to establish a recreational facility at the Hawk Missile Site to accommodate multi-use field space. sections. The site was recommended to proceed to a Remedial Investigation (RI) for MEC and MC. 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. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy for the site and Annual Performance Monitoring continues at the site. Building A-126 was formerly used as a transportation facility and is currently used as an electrical maintenance and repair facility for arresting gear. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. placed the radar 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. showed launch unit, The . From 1945 to 1949, historical maps depict a skeet range at what is now Trumbo Point Annex. The Keys Weekly takes its responsibility seriously. He admits he is not entirely sure where the price of $4.9 million came from with plans for two fields and 12 pickleball courts, but believes renovating the site can be done in stages for less money. 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. The 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. USGS map to The 2nd Missile -, - Each off base Battery had a dedicated Copyright 2023 Corporately sponsored by Historic Tours of America, Inc. Engineer B Btry(HM-66) Key Largo.you have already visited there. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1043:The former fire-fighting training area is a flat, open area located in the southeast portion of Boca Chica Key, west of the southern blimp pad. What we , Martin Rodriguez 762, Boulogne, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Brakes UTV : Personalizacion y Reparacion de UTV. However, we have not heard from the FAA about light towers. We have environmental obligations that may also be a show stopper. In August 2003, the tank was abandoned in place due to the proximity of overhead power lines located directly adjacent to the UST. Both version. Its range was 22 miles Cuba was 90 miles away. [Onlookers gather on George Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida to see the Army's Hawk anti-aircraft missiles positioned there during Cuban Missile Crisis] . the ocean. I was at the southern most battery and Boca Chica battery. The bunker is inside the airport's security perimeter. a Nike Hercules' radar installation had a total of five radars. The site received an SRCO in 2008 with LUCs for soil restrictions. Soil borings were found to be impacted by petroleum and groundwater wells were impacted with low levels of benzene. Aug 4, 2017 Naja and Arnaud Girard. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected. The $4.9 million estimate to build fields was an estimate that is still the planning factor. chapel, The "dispensary" was SWMU 3 Boca Chica Fire-Fighting Training Area. A Long Term Monitoring Report was submitted to FDEP in 2012 which recommended that a Site Rehabilitation Completion Report should be completed with institutional controls as annual groundwater monitoring. was in and did the best that they could under the circumstances. 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. IT Corporation identified a potential roadside diesel fuel spill east of A-824. 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. In 2012, a Site Rehabilitation Completion Report was submitted to FDEP for review. Refuge. Very interesting. 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Since 2018 the brigade headquarter is based at Sagami General Depot in Japan . launchers/missiles and a communication/command post. A missile Because the selected remedy was no additional remedial action with LUCs, no samples have been collected from SWMU 4 since 1996. 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. Target detection from acquisition radar is provided to the Update, Truman Waterfront Park Grove Concept Plan (PDF). The rifle range was used when this area was Fort Taylor (U.S. Army). reconnaissance aircraft revealed Soviet missiles in Cuba. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3289:The Navy acquired the property in 1947. The site was used for coastal defense until the late 1970s, when the Army disbanded its air defense units in the Florida Keys. road was the SWMU 9 Boca Chica Jet Engine Test Cell Site, Building 969. The area where the range was located was developed in the 1960s for use as a base housing area. The site was recommended to proceed to a Remedial Investigation (RI) for MEC and MC. The site contains most of the original buildings used for storage, maintenance, and repairs on the Hawk missiles. Mandy's married to a saintly and handy fishing captain, and can't imagine living anywhere else. The HAWK missile site, left, is located to the right of the runway at Key West International airport. Also, an earthen bunker that you'll pass on the road to the missile site. On October 14, 1962, Soviet missiles were discovered in Cuba, just 90 miles south of Key West. A review of maps from the 1940s indicates the presence of oil racks within the storage areas. temporary change of station to Key West on October 20, 1962, two days In 2012 Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) field activities were not conducted. Get KeysWeekly delivered right to your inbox along with adaily dose of Keys News. were four firing batteries located around the Key West area. In 1999, the recommended remedy was Institutional Controls, consisting of LUCs with monitoring, was the appropriate remedy for the site. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil and sediment samples were collected and skeet fragments were observed on the ground surface. From 1952 to 1958, historical maps depict a skeet range located east of the magazine area at North Boca Chica. Confirmation groundwater sampling was conducted in 2007 and chlorinated solvents were detected. A site investigation was completed in 2010 and subsequent confirmatory groundwater sampling was conducted in 2013. . The first black and Inarguably, it looks more like a junkyard than a city park. Not true, because the missile could not reach Cuba, by a long shot. - the Lone Sentinel. Hawk Missile Sites Update Shauna Stotler-Hardy (Tetra Tech, Inc.) presented an update on Former Hawk Missile Sites activities (Geiger Key and Boca Chica sites). 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. Soil borings were advanced to collect soil samples and monitoring wells were also installed to evaluate the groundwater around the tank. Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info? they are usually on the same side of highways, canals, etc. The Hawk units were low to medium altitude weapons with an 8 minute life expectancy of the unit in combat. usually well equipped and had a well trained "Medic.". 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. 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