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Plane crazy aviation collectibles, military patches and. On 15 june 1988 the 758th radar squadron was inactivated and the air force reduced its presence at makah air force station, closing most facilities. If you do not see the name of the unit you are searching for, you may click on any unit and type the correct name into the form that follows. Makah air force station 19501988 a cold war air force radar station first established in 1951 near neah bay, clallam county, washington. It was last assigned to the 20th air division, aerospace defense command, stationed at lake charles air force station, louisiana. Find people you served with from 758th radar squadron. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military.
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The radar site is still operated by the faa as part of the joint surveillance system jss. The 812th bomb squadron, under the command of capt. Source, scan of usaf patch taken from a handbook of aerospace defense organization. The purpose of a aircraft control and warning squadron is to provide an airborne radar picket to detect vessels, planes, and vehicles before they enter an area of operations, as well as providing command and control in an engagement by directing aircraft strikes.
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