Virtual Globetrotting: Military - Air Force http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:34:53 -0700 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Censored Evreux-Fauville Air Base]]> Censored Evreux-Fauville Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-10-13 15:34:53
Evreux-Fauville Air Base is a French Air Force base located east of the town of Évreux in the Eure département.

During the Cold War, Évreux-Fauville was a front-line base for the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) as part of NATO's integrated military command.

In 1967, the US forces withdrew and the French air force began again using the base, initially flying the Nord 2501 Noratlas. At present, the base is home of two French tactical transport squadrons flying mostly C-160 Transall transportation planes.]]> Censored Evreux-Fauville Air Base
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@ 2008-10-13 15:34:53
Evreux-Fauville Air Base is a French Air Force base located east of the town of Évreux in the Eure département.

During the Cold War, Évreux-Fauville was a front-line base for the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) as part of NATO's integrated military command.

In 1967, the US forces withdrew and the French air force began again using the base, initially flying the Nord 2501 Noratlas. At present, the base is home of two French tactical transport squadrons flying mostly C-160 Transall transportation planes.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57782/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57782/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:34:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57782/ 49.02668400 1.22008300 <![CDATA[NATO pipeline station (CEPS)]]> NATO pipeline station (CEPS)
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By: bubaonline
@ 2008-10-06 10:37:29
The Central European Pipeline System (CEPS) is the largest of the NATO Pipeline systems and is used by eight host country or user nations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States).
The pipeline station, Markelo is censored in Google Maps /Earth but not in Microsoft Live Maps were you can see the underground tank farm.
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By: bubaonline
@ 2008-10-06 10:37:29
The Central European Pipeline System (CEPS) is the largest of the NATO Pipeline systems and is used by eight host country or user nations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States).
The pipeline station, Markelo is censored in Google Maps /Earth but not in Microsoft Live Maps were you can see the underground tank farm.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57486/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57486/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:37:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/57486/ 52.20173600 6.50500400 <![CDATA[RAF Merston (Former WWII fighter base)]]> RAF Merston (Former WWII fighter base)
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RAF Merston (Former WWII fighter base)
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By: joepublic
@ 2008-09-03 19:00:28
All that is left of this former fighter base is a few hundred meters of perimeter track.
RAF Merston played an important role in the D-Day invasion on June 6th 1944. Three Spitfire squadrons were based at Merston, being Nos. 329, 340 and 341 — all Free French squadrons. Their job on D-Day involved providing low air cover over the beaches.]]> RAF Merston (Former WWII fighter base)
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By: joepublic
@ 2008-09-03 19:00:28
All that is left of this former fighter base is a few hundred meters of perimeter track.
RAF Merston played an important role in the D-Day invasion on June 6th 1944. Three Spitfire squadrons were based at Merston, being Nos. 329, 340 and 341 — all Free French squadrons. Their job on D-Day involved providing low air cover over the beaches.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55897/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55897/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:00:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/55897/ 50.82387815 -0.73426545 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]> Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2008-08-07 09:40:11
Huian Air Base. SA-2 configuration. 4 missiles in position. Numerous camo building to the north.]]> Armed SAM Site
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Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2008-08-07 09:40:11
Huian Air Base. SA-2 configuration. 4 missiles in position. Numerous camo building to the north.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54612/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54612/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:40:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54612/ 25.03323300 118.80733300 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]> Armed SAM Site
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Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2008-08-06 09:52:30
Very clear imagery. Four missile trailers north of military airport. SA-2 configuration. Numerous scattered ready ramps at both ends airport. No aircraft visible.]]> Armed SAM Site
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Armed SAM Site
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By: KRL
@ 2008-08-06 09:52:30
Very clear imagery. Four missile trailers north of military airport. SA-2 configuration. Numerous scattered ready ramps at both ends airport. No aircraft visible.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54554/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54554/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:52:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/54554/ 25.57650100 119.45479600 <![CDATA[Underground Access]]> Underground Access
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By: KRL
@ 2008-07-25 10:18:20
Taihe Air Base. 3 km taxiway to southwest of airstrip leading to underground portal. Another entrance 600 meteres northwest. Numerous old fighters on main ramp. ]]> Underground Access
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Underground Access
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By: KRL
@ 2008-07-25 10:18:20
Taihe Air Base. 3 km taxiway to southwest of airstrip leading to underground portal. Another entrance 600 meteres northwest. Numerous old fighters on main ramp. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53770/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53770/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:18:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53770/ 26.83533000 114.70351000 <![CDATA[Hard Hangar Cammo]]> Hard Hangar Cammo
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By: KRL
@ 2008-07-15 14:01:45
At least 16 hard hangars plus several underground structures, along with painted taxiways & aprons at the east and west end of this airbase. No aircraft visible.]]> Hard Hangar Cammo
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By: KRL
@ 2008-07-15 14:01:45
At least 16 hard hangars plus several underground structures, along with painted taxiways & aprons at the east and west end of this airbase. No aircraft visible.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53194/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53194/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:01:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53194/ 24.56470300 117.66593500 <![CDATA[Underground Access]]> Underground Access
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By: KRL
@ 2008-07-15 13:20:57
Tunnel Entrance east of Chifeng Air Base. Also appears to be another access to south of nearby round ramp. Another entrance 0.6 km north of this site also joins taxiway to Air Base. No aircraft visible. Covered work areas visible on this apron.]]> Underground Access
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By: KRL
@ 2008-07-15 13:20:57
Tunnel Entrance east of Chifeng Air Base. Also appears to be another access to south of nearby round ramp. Another entrance 0.6 km north of this site also joins taxiway to Air Base. No aircraft visible. Covered work areas visible on this apron.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53188/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53188/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:20:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/53188/ 42.14869300 118.84740500 <![CDATA[Supersonic Military Air Research Track]]> Supersonic Military Air Research Track
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Supersonic Military Air Research Track
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-06-18 10:24:27
Coleman Engineering began construction of the facility during the summer of 1954. The track consisted of 12,000 feet of continuously welded, heavy-duty rails that formed the longest rocket research track in the United States to that date. The entire facility included the track, launching pad, crew shelters, camera towers, rocket storage depots, water system, power system, communication system, security facilities, administration building, and a shop building. Coleman had completed the base by July 8, 1955, when the first test took place.

Testing at the site typically involved hurling a rocket sled, carrying a seat with a dummy known as "Hurricane Sam" strapped to it, along the track at a speed of 1,050 miles per hour (Mach 1.3). "Sam," in actuality, was a highly instrumented anthropoid simulator with electronic equipment and a radio connected to it. Just before reaching the edge of the cliff the ejection mechanism fired, flinging the dummy over the precipice where its parachute opened and it floated to the valley floor.

This article says the facility closed in 1961 but it appears to still be in use.
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Supersonic Military Air Research Track
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By: Parabellum
@ 2008-06-18 10:24:27
Coleman Engineering began construction of the facility during the summer of 1954. The track consisted of 12,000 feet of continuously welded, heavy-duty rails that formed the longest rocket research track in the United States to that date. The entire facility included the track, launching pad, crew shelters, camera towers, rocket storage depots, water system, power system, communication system, security facilities, administration building, and a shop building. Coleman had completed the base by July 8, 1955, when the first test took place.

Testing at the site typically involved hurling a rocket sled, carrying a seat with a dummy known as "Hurricane Sam" strapped to it, along the track at a speed of 1,050 miles per hour (Mach 1.3). "Sam," in actuality, was a highly instrumented anthropoid simulator with electronic equipment and a radio connected to it. Just before reaching the edge of the cliff the ejection mechanism fired, flinging the dummy over the precipice where its parachute opened and it floated to the valley floor.

This article says the facility closed in 1961 but it appears to still be in use.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51831/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51831/ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:24:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51831/ 37.22413000 -113.22153800 <![CDATA[Swedish Air Force wing F8 underground tunnels]]> Swedish Air Force wing F8 underground tunnels
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By: Kjellman
@ 2008-06-06 07:09:39
Air Force F8 wing. Closed 1983. Underground hangars from around 1960. Nuclear safe. Not completely finished, the spy Colonel Wennerström sold it to the Russians.

The hangar is now used for computer systems.]]> Swedish Air Force wing F8 underground tunnels
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By: Kjellman
@ 2008-06-06 07:09:39
Air Force F8 wing. Closed 1983. Underground hangars from around 1960. Nuclear safe. Not completely finished, the spy Colonel Wennerström sold it to the Russians.

The hangar is now used for computer systems.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51243/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51243/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:09:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51243/ 59.41437800 17.87521200 <![CDATA[Swedish Air Force wing F9 underground tunnels 1942]]> Swedish Air Force wing F9 underground tunnels 1942
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Swedish Air Force wing F9 underground tunnels 1942
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By: Kjellman
@ 2008-06-01 03:20:14
Air Force F9 wing. Closed 1969. Underground hangars from 1942. Not nuclear safe.
About 8000 m2 (86 111 ft2) with 4 entrances.]]> Swedish Air Force wing F9 underground tunnels 1942
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Swedish Air Force wing F9 underground tunnels 1942
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By: Kjellman
@ 2008-06-01 03:20:14
Air Force F9 wing. Closed 1969. Underground hangars from 1942. Not nuclear safe.
About 8000 m2 (86 111 ft2) with 4 entrances.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51056/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51056/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:20:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/51056/ 57.77839100 11.88484700 <![CDATA[67th Fighter Squadron insignia]]> 67th Fighter Squadron insignia
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-26 17:40:35
The 67th Fighter Squadron (67 FS) is part of the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan. It operates the F-15 Eagle aircraft conducting air superiority missions.]]> 67th Fighter Squadron insignia
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-05-26 17:40:35
The 67th Fighter Squadron (67 FS) is part of the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan. It operates the F-15 Eagle aircraft conducting air superiority missions.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50774/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50774/ Mon, 26 May 2008 17:40:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/50774/ 26.34946000 127.77849600 <![CDATA[C-17 simulators at McChord]]> C-17 simulators at McChord
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@ 2008-04-30 01:26:58]]> C-17 simulators at McChord
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@ 2008-04-30 01:26:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49625/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49625/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:26:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49625/ 47.15313500 -122.49063800 <![CDATA[McChord Air Museum Aircraft Collection- New Location]]> McChord Air Museum Aircraft Collection- New Location
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McChord Air Museum Aircraft Collection- New Location
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By: jbottero
@ 2008-04-30 01:17:51
This is the new McChord Air Museum

Note what loos like a fair or concert being set up near-by. This is in fact "Rodeo Ranch" being set up, part of the annual Air Mobility Rodeo competition. In this image, the main "tent city" has not yet been constructed, but it looks like the main entertainment stage is being set up. Large amounts of unseemly debauchery, not open to the public.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Mobility_Rodeo

These images must be summer 2007ish.

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McChord Air Museum Aircraft Collection- New Location
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By: jbottero
@ 2008-04-30 01:17:51
This is the new McChord Air Museum

Note what loos like a fair or concert being set up near-by. This is in fact "Rodeo Ranch" being set up, part of the annual Air Mobility Rodeo competition. In this image, the main "tent city" has not yet been constructed, but it looks like the main entertainment stage is being set up. Large amounts of unseemly debauchery, not open to the public.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Mobility_Rodeo

These images must be summer 2007ish.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49623/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49623/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:17:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49623/ 47.13230100 -122.48275300 <![CDATA[US Air Force Academy Visitor's Center]]> US Air Force Academy Visitor's Center
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US Air Force Academy Visitor's Center
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By: jbottero
@ 2008-04-30 00:34:21
The Goldwater Visitor Center - Nice museum and gift shop here.]]> US Air Force Academy Visitor's Center
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US Air Force Academy Visitor's Center
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By: jbottero
@ 2008-04-30 00:34:21
The Goldwater Visitor Center - Nice museum and gift shop here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49618/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49618/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:34:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49618/ 39.00746700 -104.89524500 <![CDATA[Aircraft at Scott Air Force Base]]> Aircraft at Scott Air Force Base
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By: cmueth
@ 2008-04-20 13:15:48
During World War I, 624 acres of land near Belleville, Illinois became a new airfield. The government announced it would name the field after Corporal Frank S. Scott on July 20, 1917, the first enlisted person to be killed in an aviation crash. Scott remains the only Air Force base named after an enlisted airman.]]> Aircraft at Scott Air Force Base
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By: cmueth
@ 2008-04-20 13:15:48
During World War I, 624 acres of land near Belleville, Illinois became a new airfield. The government announced it would name the field after Corporal Frank S. Scott on July 20, 1917, the first enlisted person to be killed in an aviation crash. Scott remains the only Air Force base named after an enlisted airman.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49205/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49205/ Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:15:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/49205/ 38.55487360 -89.82735693 <![CDATA[Satellite Photo Test Pattern]]> Satellite Photo Test Pattern
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@ 2008-04-09 23:54:12]]> Satellite Photo Test Pattern
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@ 2008-04-09 23:54:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48839/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48839/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:54:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/48839/ 34.83403400 -117.76011200 <![CDATA[Edwards AFB explosives disposal facility]]> Edwards AFB explosives disposal facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-22 17:00:39
Note the full size 1950's atom bomb casing out front.]]> Edwards AFB explosives disposal facility
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@ 2008-02-22 17:00:39
Note the full size 1950's atom bomb casing out front.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46203/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46203/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:00:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46203/ 34.95071000 -117.90069200 <![CDATA[Former George AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility]]> Former George AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility
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Former George AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-21 22:52:29
The Gun Harmonization Facility is a concrete pad with a retaining wall constructed on three sides. The facility measures 50-foot W X 70-foot D. It contains approximately 100 tons of washed plaster sand and has railroad ties and sand bags configured around the exterior to eliminate possible ricochets. There are aircraft (A/C) tie down points available for securing A/C. The facility is primarily used for aligning A/C Head-Up Display (HUD) symbology for gun sighting as well as boresighting and live weapon checkout.

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@ 2008-02-21 22:52:29
The Gun Harmonization Facility is a concrete pad with a retaining wall constructed on three sides. The facility measures 50-foot W X 70-foot D. It contains approximately 100 tons of washed plaster sand and has railroad ties and sand bags configured around the exterior to eliminate possible ricochets. There are aircraft (A/C) tie down points available for securing A/C. The facility is primarily used for aligning A/C Head-Up Display (HUD) symbology for gun sighting as well as boresighting and live weapon checkout.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46148/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46148/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:52:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46148/ 34.59020400 -117.39431000 <![CDATA[Edwards AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility]]> Edwards AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility
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Edwards AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-21 22:46:09
The Gun Harmonization Facility is a concrete pad with a retaining wall constructed on three sides. The facility measures 50-foot W X 70-foot D. It contains approximately 100 tons of washed plaster sand and has railroad ties and sand bags configured around the exterior to eliminate possible ricochets. There are aircraft (A/C) tie down points available for securing A/C. The facility is primarily used for aligning A/C Head-Up Display (HUD) symbology for gun sighting as well as boresighting and live weapon checkout.]]> Edwards AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility
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Edwards AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-21 22:46:09
The Gun Harmonization Facility is a concrete pad with a retaining wall constructed on three sides. The facility measures 50-foot W X 70-foot D. It contains approximately 100 tons of washed plaster sand and has railroad ties and sand bags configured around the exterior to eliminate possible ricochets. There are aircraft (A/C) tie down points available for securing A/C. The facility is primarily used for aligning A/C Head-Up Display (HUD) symbology for gun sighting as well as boresighting and live weapon checkout.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46147/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46147/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:46:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/46147/ 34.92785200 -117.87865000 <![CDATA[Il-76 Parking Lot]]> Il-76 Parking Lot
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By: KRL
@ 2008-02-01 15:56:33
29 aircraft on this & scattered ready ramps at this base.]]> Il-76 Parking Lot
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Il-76 Parking Lot
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By: KRL
@ 2008-02-01 15:56:33
29 aircraft on this & scattered ready ramps at this base.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44798/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44798/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:56:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44798/ 57.78531800 28.38378000 <![CDATA[Idaho Air National Guard]]> Idaho Air National Guard
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Idaho Air National Guard
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@ 2008-01-30 18:08:52]]> Idaho Air National Guard
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Idaho Air National Guard
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@ 2008-01-30 18:08:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44625/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44625/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:08:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44625/ 43.55973100 -116.22256200 <![CDATA['MacDill AFB']]> 'MacDill AFB'
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@ 2008-01-29 15:23:18]]> 'MacDill AFB'
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@ 2008-01-29 15:23:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44544/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44544/ Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:23:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44544/ 27.86335600 -82.50797600 <![CDATA[Hard Hangar Cammo]]> Hard Hangar Cammo
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By: KRL
@ 2008-01-23 15:49:19
Cammo Paint on 25 Hard Hangars and Aircraft Aprons. No aircraft visible at this large base.]]> Hard Hangar Cammo
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Hard Hangar Cammo
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By: KRL
@ 2008-01-23 15:49:19
Cammo Paint on 25 Hard Hangars and Aircraft Aprons. No aircraft visible at this large base.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44155/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44155/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:49:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/44155/ 26.00669600 119.31000000 <![CDATA[Saab JAS-39 "Gripen"]]> Saab JAS-39 "Gripen"
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@ 2007-12-04 14:42:30]]> Saab JAS-39 "Gripen"
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Saab JAS-39 "Gripen"
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@ 2007-12-04 14:42:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41688/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41688/ Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:42:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41688/ 58.40650000 15.66040000 <![CDATA[Entrance to underground hangar]]> Entrance to underground hangar
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@ 2007-11-22 17:29:24]]> Entrance to underground hangar
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@ 2007-11-22 17:29:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41222/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41222/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:29:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41222/ 57.77073900 11.88146300 <![CDATA[Coronado Auxiliary Army Airfield #3]]> Coronado Auxiliary Army Airfield #3
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Coronado Auxiliary Army Airfield #3
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-11-22 14:29:58
This field was built during WW2 as one of five satellite airfields for Marana Army Airfield (located a few miles south), which conducted basic flight training & the training of transport pilots in instrument flying & navigation.

The Army Air Force acquired 632 acres for Coronado Auxiliary Field #3 starting in 1943. Improvements consisted of a 3,000' square asphalt landing mat, a crash truck station, a tower, and a perimeter fence.]]> Coronado Auxiliary Army Airfield #3
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-11-22 14:29:58
This field was built during WW2 as one of five satellite airfields for Marana Army Airfield (located a few miles south), which conducted basic flight training & the training of transport pilots in instrument flying & navigation.

The Army Air Force acquired 632 acres for Coronado Auxiliary Field #3 starting in 1943. Improvements consisted of a 3,000' square asphalt landing mat, a crash truck station, a tower, and a perimeter fence.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41215/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41215/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:29:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/41215/ 32.68749800 -111.30034400 <![CDATA[Badr Air Base (Sepah Air Base)]]> Badr Air Base (Sepah Air Base)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-04 13:40:39
It is also known as Sepah Air Base. This base is operated by the military and has two asphalt runways (447m x 30m and 3525m x 43m).

In a report conducted by John Shields in 1996, he found that the Iran Aircraft Industries maintained major aircraft repair, overhaul, and manufacturing facilities at the Esfahan base. For instance, the Iran-140 is produced at the base. The IAI is supported by aerospace R&D from the University of Esfahan, which had designed most of Iran's RPV's (as of 1989). ]]> Badr Air Base (Sepah Air Base)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-04 13:40:39
It is also known as Sepah Air Base. This base is operated by the military and has two asphalt runways (447m x 30m and 3525m x 43m).

In a report conducted by John Shields in 1996, he found that the Iran Aircraft Industries maintained major aircraft repair, overhaul, and manufacturing facilities at the Esfahan base. For instance, the Iran-140 is produced at the base. The IAI is supported by aerospace R&D from the University of Esfahan, which had designed most of Iran's RPV's (as of 1989). ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40580/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40580/ Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:40:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40580/ 32.61803900 51.69890500 <![CDATA[New Boston Air Force Station]]> New Boston Air Force Station
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By: skyeye
@ 2007-10-30 18:30:21
The 23d Space Operations Squadron, 50th Space Wing, operates the New Boston Air Force Station, part of the Air Force Satellite Control Network. The station occupies 2826 acres, of which approximately 125 acres are developed.]]> New Boston Air Force Station
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By: skyeye
@ 2007-10-30 18:30:21
The 23d Space Operations Squadron, 50th Space Wing, operates the New Boston Air Force Station, part of the Air Force Satellite Control Network. The station occupies 2826 acres, of which approximately 125 acres are developed.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40410/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40410/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:30:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40410/ 42.94568000 -71.62571000 <![CDATA[Stony Brook Air Force Station]]> Stony Brook Air Force Station
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By: skyeye
@ 2007-10-30 18:24:19
The Stony Brook Air Force Station, adjacent to Westover Air Force Base, served as a storage and maintenance site for SAC's nuclear weapons. One of the National Operational Storage Sites, Stony Brook was code-named "Item."

The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company is now the primary owner of the property, while the Hamden County House of Correction is situated at the north end. Storage "igloos" and other nuclear-related buildings are still to be seen, as is the highly secure railroad unloading dock.

See also: http://www.westoveryesterday.com/StonyBrookAFS.html]]> Stony Brook Air Force Station
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By: skyeye
@ 2007-10-30 18:24:19
The Stony Brook Air Force Station, adjacent to Westover Air Force Base, served as a storage and maintenance site for SAC's nuclear weapons. One of the National Operational Storage Sites, Stony Brook was code-named "Item."

The Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company is now the primary owner of the property, while the Hamden County House of Correction is situated at the north end. Storage "igloos" and other nuclear-related buildings are still to be seen, as is the highly secure railroad unloading dock.

See also: http://www.westoveryesterday.com/StonyBrookAFS.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40408/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40408/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:24:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40408/ 42.19959300 -72.50706200 <![CDATA[Alturnate Aircraft Ramp?]]> Alturnate Aircraft Ramp?
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-10-26 10:20:03
Interesting place for an aircraft ramp, between two sections of long flat highway.

I know that there are several places along the highway between Osan and Soul (S. Korea) which are designed as alternate runways. Could this be the same idea?

Or maybe it's just a place for helicopters to set down because of the barracks off to the side?
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-10-26 10:20:03
Interesting place for an aircraft ramp, between two sections of long flat highway.

I know that there are several places along the highway between Osan and Soul (S. Korea) which are designed as alternate runways. Could this be the same idea?

Or maybe it's just a place for helicopters to set down because of the barracks off to the side?
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40212/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40212/ Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:20:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40212/ 33.93169900 36.89986800 <![CDATA[New Base & Fighters]]> New Base & Fighters
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By: KRL
@ 2007-10-25 15:46:04
Three large, very fresh ramps - with little fuel/oil staining. 23 Fighters. Comments on types welcome. A GE community layer mentions J-10's; but I don't see any canards in the slightly blurry imagery. A fenced compound with two rows of hatches may be missile defense system.]]> New Base & Fighters
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By: KRL
@ 2007-10-25 15:46:04
Three large, very fresh ramps - with little fuel/oil staining. 23 Fighters. Comments on types welcome. A GE community layer mentions J-10's; but I don't see any canards in the slightly blurry imagery. A fenced compound with two rows of hatches may be missile defense system.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40202/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40202/ Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:46:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40202/ 34.86036100 113.73179900 <![CDATA[UAVs at Creech Air Force Base]]> UAVs at Creech Air Force Base
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@ 2007-10-20 15:28:04
From GlobalSecurity.org: "The 11th RS received its first two Predator UAVs in November 1996."

Looks like they have a few more now.]]> UAVs at Creech Air Force Base
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@ 2007-10-20 15:28:04
From GlobalSecurity.org: "The 11th RS received its first two Predator UAVs in November 1996."

Looks like they have a few more now.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40133/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40133/ Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:28:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/40133/ 36.59195400 -115.66465800 <![CDATA[McChord AFB Front Gate]]> McChord AFB Front Gate
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-10-10 16:23:01
About 100 feet up on base from the gate, you will see a broad light colored strip accross the road; this is a large steel plate that lifts up in a few seconds with hydrolics.]]> McChord AFB Front Gate
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@ 2007-10-10 16:23:01
About 100 feet up on base from the gate, you will see a broad light colored strip accross the road; this is a large steel plate that lifts up in a few seconds with hydrolics.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39927/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39927/ Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:23:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39927/ 47.13730400 -122.50078800 <![CDATA[A Mickey Mouse airfield? Is Dumbo in one of the hangars?]]> A Mickey Mouse airfield? Is Dumbo in one of the hangars?
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@ 2007-10-02 14:49:33]]> A Mickey Mouse airfield? Is Dumbo in one of the hangars?
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@ 2007-10-02 14:49:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39615/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39615/ Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:49:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39615/ 52.35833400 0.47318500 <![CDATA[Swedish Air Force wing F18 underground tunnels]]> Swedish Air Force wing F18 underground tunnels
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@ 2007-10-02 08:28:56
Air Force wing. Closed 1985.
One of the wings with tunnels (underground hangars).
Can be seen in Google Earth 59°11'7.12"N 17°55'0.46"E]]> Swedish Air Force wing F18 underground tunnels
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By: Kjellman
@ 2007-10-02 08:28:56
Air Force wing. Closed 1985.
One of the wings with tunnels (underground hangars).
Can be seen in Google Earth 59°11'7.12"N 17°55'0.46"E]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39603/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39603/ Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:28:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39603/ 59.18572300 17.91681300 <![CDATA[RAF NATO Air Base Bruggen]]> RAF NATO Air Base Bruggen
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-20 16:14:30
RAF Bruggen, Germany was until June 15, 2001 a major station of the Royal Air Force.

RAF Bruggen was situated next to the village of Elmpt, approximately 43 km west of Düsseldorf near the German-Netherlands border. The base was named after the village of Bruggen, the nearest rail depot. Construction began in mid-1952 which involved the clearing of dense forest and draining of marshland. The station became active in 1953 during the rapid expansion of NATO forces in Europe.]]> RAF NATO Air Base Bruggen
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-20 16:14:30
RAF Bruggen, Germany was until June 15, 2001 a major station of the Royal Air Force.

RAF Bruggen was situated next to the village of Elmpt, approximately 43 km west of Düsseldorf near the German-Netherlands border. The base was named after the village of Bruggen, the nearest rail depot. Construction began in mid-1952 which involved the clearing of dense forest and draining of marshland. The station became active in 1953 during the rapid expansion of NATO forces in Europe.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39100/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39100/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:14:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39100/ 51.19857500 6.13213100 <![CDATA[Canadian Forces NATO Air Base Baden-Soellingen]]> Canadian Forces NATO Air Base Baden-Soellingen
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@ 2007-09-20 16:12:01]]> Canadian Forces NATO Air Base Baden-Soellingen
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@ 2007-09-20 16:12:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39098/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39098/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:12:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/39098/ 48.77647000 8.09267500 <![CDATA[Leipheim Air Base]]>