To view a missile unit on And you said the HAWK missiles in Key West had Cuba as their target. Minister Churchill realized the powerful position that Premier Stalin You may want to tag along. The report recommended additional sampling of groundwater, surface water, and sediment, conducting an IRA to reduce migration of contamination, and performing a BRA. double NOSSA determined that a munitions response under the Navy Munitions Response Program (MRP) was required. 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.. The site was recommended to proceed to a Site Inspection (SI) for munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and munitions constituents (MC). Refuge. powered acquisition radar (HIPAR) in the IFC area. Within two weeks, they were encamped on Army Corps of Im a huge advocate of such community partnerships, she said, but emphasized, I havent even spoken with my commissioners yet. Ocean Reef was on the east side (ocean side) of the site. 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. 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. Personnel, radars, missiles, tents, vehicles, etc. An RFI was initiated in 2011 to delineate the vertical and horizontal extent of groundwater contamination and assess soil conditions. extremely valuable in operations. entrance to the Everglades National Park west of Homestead. 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. open area located in the southeast portion of Boca Chica Key, west of the southern blimp pad. 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. Also in 2003, the dredged material from the Key West Harbor entrance channel, Truman Annex harbor, and adjacent turning basin were transported to and placed on a permitted, upland placement site at Fleming Key. Annual Performance Monitoring continues at SWMU 5. The Department oversees and coordinates activities for NAS /Key West Base Reuse planning for the following surplus land and facilities . The jet engines were fueled from a bermed 5,000 gallon AST containing JP-5 fuel from 1987 through 1995. We were housed in tents all this time. The The list of possible wastes included waste oil, hydraulic fluid, paint thinner, and solvents. For the moment, all breathed a sigh of relief. 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. Any comments or additional photographs will be appreciated. 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. And, the range was a lot farther than 22 miles. OCULUS ID: DOD_9:Truman Annex is located at the west end of Key West. 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. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. owing largely to poor performance by the rail carrier, the movement Then there is the LOPAR. 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. 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. by many. This missile site was built in 1964 to repel a possible aerial attack from Cuba. 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. The Nike Hercules missile site was listed on the U.S. Department of the Interior Register of Historic Places on July 27, 2004 as a Historic District. to the geodesic fiberglass protective dome. 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 site was restored. Key West natives, also known as "Conchs," are one of the most unique and endearing sub-cultures in the United States. an off base radar site, but my guess would be 25 to 30 B-52s. An award-winning writer, reporter and columnist, she's been stringing words together in Key West since 1998. Key West officials have been told it will cost about $6 million to address soil contamination issues at the diesel plant before any additional improvements can be made. I am of the opinion that During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. [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] . In 1945, a historical map shows a trap range at Boca Chica Field. You'll find that info at the top of this page. 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. HIGGS BEACH FOR HAWKS MISSILE SITE? Get Keys Weekly delivered right to your inbox along with a daily dose of Keys News. 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. and. traveled to Homestead from Johnson Island via its home base at Fort There are also contained two unlined circular pits approximately 20 feet in diameter and two to three feet deep where combustible liquids were ignited. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1070:The Trumbo Point Fuel Farm has been used as a fuel storage facility and distribution point since 1942. these early highways preceded HM-40 by some time. sections. how close we were to a massive nuclear war in 1962. All indications are that the Nike appears that when the Key Largo site was first built, , the old state highway to fire control section radars for engagement evaluation. 24F30, PAR and ROR as well as BCC mechanic, 1973 to 1975. DDT mixing operations were conducted at this location from the mid-1940s to the early 1970s. It's range was 22 miles have been erased and will soon appear as a camera might have seen it in The site has been inspected on numerous occasions since 1996, and no significant issues have been identified. Other than being assigned to a NORAD radar The loading of the C5A, during my tour in Key West was not a training exercise. Engineers Launcher area has been razed and is now the Krome Detention Center. Both One of 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. Three of the ASTs reportedly had capacities of 560 gallons, while the fourth had a reported capacity of 1,000 gallons. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy for the site and Annual Performance Monitoring continues at the site. Groundwater sampling has been ongoing through 2013 to meet the criteria. Would like to hear from other comrades that check out this website Engineer identified. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1041:SWMU 1 was an open disposal and burning area for general refuse and waste associated with maintenance activities from 1942 through the mid-1960s. Because the selected remedy was no additional remedial action with LUCs, no samples have been collected from SWMU 4 since 1996. 1928 highway. Hawk missles were nuclear capable, but only HE warheads were at those batteries. From 1952 to 1958, historical maps depict a skeet range located east of the magazine area at North Boca Chica. 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. Watch Here. limited and are intended only as memorabilia. A HAWK CWAR antenna on a Check at the visitor center. The fire Even then it had to wait for its missiles which In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil samples were collected and expended small arms ammunition were observed on the ground surface. The first During a Technical Assistance Visit (TAV) conducted by the Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity (NOSSA), one 20 millimeter (mm) expended cartridge casing was observed on the ground at the site. 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. From 2006-2011, post-remediation groundwater monitoring was conducted. November 14, 1962, all local Nike Hercules were operational. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1073:The Truck Fill Stand is an active facility used to fill tanker trucks for aircraft refueling. 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The basic elements are the radars, the launchers/missiles and a communication/command post. A Site Rehabilitation Completion Order was submitted to FDEP in 2009. To protect the military bases there from low flying aircraft. 1) Target Tracking, Target Ranging and Missile Tracking, I am not The Hawk units were low to medium altitude weapons with an 8 minute life expectancy of the unit in combat. launch area OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1044:SWMU 4, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) Building A-980, is located in the northwestern portion of Boca Chica Key. It prompts conversation. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_1084:The Boca Chica Key site, originally known has Battery D or Delta Battery, was completed by the Army and became operational in April 1965. The US Navy blockaded Cuba instead. The structure is currently unused and entry is restricted. unknown, but the name comes from its use for transporting explosives of Explore KW-10 Hawk missile site in Key West, FL as it appears on Google Maps and Bing Maps as well as pictures, stories and other notable nearby locations on VirtualGlobetrotting.com. Battery B was relocated from Homestead to Key Largo in May and PLL CLERK. Later, they 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. "Bravo Battery" was one of four HAWK missile batteries on and near Key West. the more mobile larger missiles than needed for defense purposes. One of four Hawk Missile sites on and near Key West. In 2004, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel destroyed munitions items encountered in 2003 in place. A fence has been placed around the southern portion of the site to inhibit any residential use of the land while it remains under investigation. 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. Typically, Nike missiles in the In 2012, Tetra Tech performed an SI and found no MEC or MPPEH. 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Malathion, DDT, and diesel oil were sprayed on the landfill to control pests and insects. 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. Little is known about previous activities in the building; however, the name implies that naval support equipment was repaired at the building. Batteries A, C and D were in the rapid deployment mode at B Btry(HM-66) Key Largo.you have already visited there. During 2011 a supplemental soil and groundwater investigation was performed at the site to delineate a free product plume. It gets people involved, holds people accountable. 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. Confirmation groundwater sampling was conducted in 2007 and chlorinated solvents were detected. The additional investigation will commence in summer 2013. Post (AADCP) and four firing batteries were now fully operational and Get KeysWeekly delivered right to your inbox along with adaily dose of Keys News. station, my knowledge of the HAWK missile is extremely limited. The UST Closure Report concluded that the tanks were closed in accordance with FDEP guidelines. usually well equipped and had a well trained "Medic.". If it's something you can fix, please scroll up and click the. Hercules missile units for Miami and Homestead. were stored sub-surface, then brought up on elevators and transported The site groundwater exceeded the FDEP criteria for arsenic. The four ASTs used at the facility were located approximately 50 feet south of the former motor pool refueling area. I do not believe most of the nation knew bombers or missiles from Cuba, or anywhere else. You can find this virtually unknown part of Key Wests Cold War history at the Little HamacaCity Park located off of Flagler Avenue. It is, the IFF, or Identification, Friend or Foe. Those housing units were demolished and reconstructed in 2010/2011. dated 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. 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. version. Battery B remained at the Homestead until were there not defenses already in place, but there was not. way to were 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 "Local news is crucial," she says. SWMU 7 Boca Chica Temporary Hazardous Waste Storage Area. In August 2003, the tank was abandoned in place due to the proximity of overhead power lines located directly adjacent to the UST. Ill give you a tour of the missile base in a dedicated blog very soon, this one was focused on the hard to spot markings at its entrance. The rifle range was used when this area was Fort Taylor (U.S. Army). The land based portion of the former range is currently used for boat and recreational vehicle storage as well as being part of a campground; a surface water impoundment has also been created in the area were the site was located. A closed hazardous waste storage area is located south of Building 223. C Btry..(HM-40) which was in the Carol City area. 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. Get Keys Weekly delivered right to your inbox along with a daily dose of Keys News. check the following websites for more info . Hawk Improved was a better system which Israel modified. The launcher belongs to the same vehicle family as the armored personnel carrier. 1962. Air Force Academy Cadets Visit A German Hawk Missile 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. enlarge, then the back arrow to return here. As I recall, In 2012, it was recommended that additional sampling of the dissolved-phase constituents previously detected in groundwater continue at the site. 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. One of the first uses of the HAWK missile units were in Key West and the lower Keys for the Cuban Missile Crisis. fuels eliminated the troublesome SWMU 5 Boca Chica AIMD Sand Blasting Building A-990. The Navy did not use the property, but allowed homeless veterans to stay there in 1994 and 1995. In 1965, the skeet range is no longer shown on historical maps. 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