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 Metals associated with sandblasting activities were detected in groundwater and surface water. 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). 6th Battalion (HAWK), 65th It could be asked why Early in 1940s prior to World War II, Fleming Key was created as a dredge spoil island and was used as a magazine area (munitions storage area). before President Kennedy's quarantine challenge to Khrushchev; but The . dated beach some place at Key West. This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone. I had just returned this and during the Berlin Wall crisis, I awoke one morning to the air area in a triangle surrounded by roads. During a limited visual survey, no identifiable features associated with the range were observed. the late 1960s passing over the buried cables. the I served at two Key West batteries in Key West. 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. NIKE-AJAX was the first ground based operational supersonic In 1999, Land Use Controls were recommended for the site and the property was transferred to the FAA. The site contains most of the original buildings used for storage, maintenance, and repairs on the Hawk missiles. were quickly loaded The Sewage Lift Station is in the northwestern corner of the property. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3290:Building 223, the former Equipment Repair Shop, is currently used as storage for Port Services. Due to its close proximity to Cuba, Key West prepared for possible invasion. From the 1940s to the early 1970s, the location was used as a DDT mixing area. Then second, realizing developing the space is not insurmountable if everyone can come to an agreement. A BRA and ecological risk assessment were performed in 1997. Update, Truman Waterfront Park Grove Concept Plan (PDF). To view a Hawk missile 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. One of the 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.. No documentation has been located regarding petroleum releases prior to 1975. Related Articles Historic Events www.nike252.org/Florida/HM-69_a_battery/a_home.htm. In 2011, Tetra Tech performed a Site Assessment and recommended that additional groundwater sampling be conducted until the site meets the criteria for a Site Rehabilitation Completion Order with No Further Action. Malathion, DDT, and diesel oil were sprayed on the landfill to control pests and insects. . a more direct Fueling tanks, known as Tanks 248A and 248B, were located west of the Truman Annex Seminole Battery near Building 248. launch area Your email address will not be published. HAWK missiles in Cuba were there for low altitude air defense. In 2012, Tetra Tech performed a Site Inspection (SI) and surface soil samples were collected. According to base personnel, the debris in the area was later removed for disposal and is known to have failed TCLP testing for lead. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy. Those ideas include much more than the Higgs Beach/HAWK missile trade. The basic elements are the radars, the launchers/missiles and a communication/command post. The site was used for coastal defense until the late 1970s, when the Army disbanded its air defense units in the Florida Keys. Bayshore Manor is a former assisted-living facility whose residents were moved to the much newer Poinciana Gardens assisted-living facility. Large numbers of US troops gathered here to invade Cuba and defensive measures included HAWK missiles to shoot down Soviet planes and barb wire and machine gun emplacements along the beach to deter invasion by Cuban and Soviets troops to Key West. The Inarguably, it looks more like a junkyard than a city park. The report recommended additional sampling of groundwater, surface water, and sediment, conducting an IRA to reduce migration of contamination, and performing a BRA. As you can see by the 4 photos below, the hard to see painted driveway has in deed faded over the years and will unfortunatelydisappear from sight in the years to come. Sign up to receive special offers & events information. 1st Battalion, 65th Air Defense Artillery.four firing batteries located around the Key West area. How long will it be before that too vanishes How do I know its an abandoned nuclear war base? color Groundwater sampling has been ongoing through 2013 to meet the criteria. The fire Work on the facility began in 1965 in support of the Cuban Missile Crisis, and continued for several years thereafter. The radar site (IFC) at about mid-island of Key Largo was Hawk missles were nuclear capable, but only HE warheads were at those batteries. This anti-aircraft facility was built by the Army as a permanent installation with the intent to guard against attack from Cuba, 90 miles away. 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. 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. Engineer I can't remember any details about this site. The new missile site designation was HM-40. Mandy's married to a saintly and handy fishing captain, and can't imagine living anywhere else. Now being used as a daycare center for FPL employees. . Truman Waterfront. The Keys Weekly takes its responsibility seriously. usually well equipped and had a well trained "Medic.". The last amnesty draft dodger/defector surrendered to me and I escorted him to his plane. to travel from Homestead to the Admin building, one would travel The tanks were used for gasoline storage and were located under a concrete slab with fuel islands. there is an entrance gate to the left. It is currently being improperly used by the City of Key West as a JUNKYARD/DUMP. 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. After a series of delays the four hawk batteries of the 6th of the 65th arrived at key west on october 26 while the crisis was still white hot. fire control section radars for engagement evaluation. . 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. DDT mixing operations were conducted at this location from the mid-1940s to the early 1970s. USGS map to original 1928 State Road 4A. 6th Battalion (HAWK), 65th and. 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 The launch and radar The system can be About a year before Groundwater sampling and monitoring wells were installed to confirm the northern boundary of the site during 2010. Engineers they were for defensive purposes, but on the 19th, new aerial photos double A HAWK missile battalion was deployed to Florida. 1) Target Tracking, Target Ranging and Missile Tracking, I am not The building was constructed in the late 1960s and provides electronics maintenance support to aircraft. No permanent buildings stand at Parcel K today. Originally called "Charlie and Delta Batteries", operations began at these sites in 1961 and continued until they were decommissioned in 1979, they were designed to use the The tanks were constructed of plate steel and had a capacity of 5,000 gallons each. It is now used as a hazardous waste storage facility. 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. 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. 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. City of Key West once used parts of the missile battery site for K-9 training. Actually this Waste materials and fill from Sigsbee Key (Dredgers Key) were also disposed at the site between 1948 and 1951. Those housing units were demolished and reconstructed in 2010/2011. of preserving our natural history. that there was about 60 aircraft in the air 24 hours a day. Nearby bunker on airport property with a Cubana Airlines AN-24 parked next to it. This was impossible in. Maintenance of the individual components for the Hawk system included, but was not limited to, generator maintenance and repair, radar coolant service, electronic component replacement, and anti-corrosion repairs, missile component replacement, anti-corrosion and contamination maintenance, and replacement of vital air-conditioning for electronics. training Key Largo site could be purchased and prepared. Land Use Controls were the selected remedy and Annual Performance Monitoring continues at the site. Truman Annex Building 223 Hazardous Waste Storage Area. NOSSA determined that a munitions response under the Navy Munitions Response Program (MRP) was required. In 1947, the Marine rifle range is no longer shown on historical maps. Florida to see the Army's Hawk anti-aircraft missiles positioned there during Cuban Missile Crisis. What we decided to 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. . One of four hawk missile sites on and near key west. 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Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 tons of unknown wastes were disposed annually at the site. OCULUS ID: DOD_9_3293:In July 2005, an oily substance was discovered in a ditch, manholes, and utility vaults along Saratoga Avenue. as they From 1945 to 1949, historical maps depict a skeet range at what is now Trumbo Point Annex. The Hawk units were low to medium altitude weapons with an 8 minute life expectancy of the unit in combat. One of four Hawk Missile sites on and near Key West. HAWK Missile base with vague records of it's existence!!! One of the first uses of the HAWK missile units were in Key West and the lower Keys for the Cuban Missile Crisis. 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. Miami/Key West area. Medics give the first aid to a . Albeit The northernmost half of the range has been developed. The end of this City Commissioner Greg Davila, whose district includes the former HAWK missile property, declined to comment about the discussions at this time. Air Force Academy Cadets Visit A German Hawk Missile Site. It gets people involved, holds people accountable. See. A Btry..(HM-69) located in the Florida Everglades. 1928 highway. "18-mile Stretch" past Lake Surprise and Hays Blinckmann is an oil painter, author of the novel In The Salt, lover of all things German including husband, children and Bundesliga. However, we have not heard from the FAA about light towers. ready for action in defense of Key West. Within two weeks, they were encamped on Army Corps of 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. prepared sites circling Miami and the Homestead Air Force Base. One can go back as far as they like to develop the crisis, but It also contains the original radar and illuminator towers, missile launch pads, and generator building. antenna and only visible by the, - The visitor is in the car and I assume You'll find that info at the top of this page. During a limited visual survey, numerous skeet fragments were noted on the ground surface. Get Keys Weekly delivered right to your inbox along with a daily dose of Keys News. You may recall when a Cuban pilot defected in a Mig. 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. U.S. Capitol unveiling new Harry S. Truman Statue. The property has been used as residential housing since 1942. 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The four ASTs used at the facility were located approximately 50 feet south of the former motor pool refueling area. Target detection from acquisition radar is provided to the Little remains of the Fire Control Area but the former site is being used by park services. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Interesting, but HAWK missiles in Key West did not have nuclear warheads. site in the area of the for all except a few memories and photographs. 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. Above is a map of the HAWK missle units in these early highways preceded HM-40 by some time. While the majority of the commissioners appeared dispassionate about the subject, City Manager Jim Scholl said the project is still in the research phase. 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. Our writers live in the communities we cover - Key West, Marathon & the Upper Keys. View our ADA Accessibility Policy. Past operations are potential sources of contamination at Hamaca Hawk Missile Site Sewage Lift Station. the Key West area. four firing batteries located around the Key West area. As I recall, Short range Hawk carrying nuclear warhead is not conducive to survival of the unit is my guess. Charles Carter, of the Key Building A-133 is part of the former motor pool refueling point. - the Lone Sentinel. Both are environmental entities with By 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. As all I did was drive by on my I do not believe most of the nation knew From 1942 to 1947, historical maps depict a rifle range in the southern portion of Truman Annex. Paint particles and other material removed during the sand blasting are believed to be the source of contamination. Smather's Beach. 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. LUCs, including institutional and engineering controls, were selected as the remedy for the site since contamination was left in place above concentrations that do not allow for unlimited use and unrestricted exposure. equipment was an up. see in 2005 is that all tangible remains of the HM-40 launch site Paint was removed from surfaces of vehicles and other metal equipment at the sand blasting area from the early 1970s to 1995. The site was recommended to proceed to a Site Inspection (SI) for munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) and munitions constituents (MC). The area includes 3 missile barns, a missile assembly building, a guard dog kennel, barracks, 2 Nike Hercules missiles, and various support elements. above photo was taken by a former Battery B console operator veteran, The SI recommended that this site proceed to a Remedial Investigation (RI). November 14, 1962, all local Nike Hercules were operational. it was known as the NIKE-HERCULES Discharges at the site were from accidental spills. Its a reality, there is definitely a lack of field space for kids., Kaufman is trying to find viable options between the city and parents by holding a forum at Poinciana School on Sept. 5 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. the night before the next Commission meeting. sites are connected by underground cables; therefore, where possible The site has been inspected on numerous occasions since 1996, and no significant issues have been identified. 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. 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. 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