Virtual Globetrotting: Military

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) Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:15:13 -0800 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Pillar Point Air Force tracking station]]>

Pillar Point Air Force tracking station
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-11-27 21:15:13]]>

Pillar Point Air Force tracking station
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@ 2009-11-27 21:15:13]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pillar-point-air-force-tracking-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pillar-point-air-force-tracking-station/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:15:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/pillar-point-air-force-tracking-station/ 37.50375100 -122.49665700 <![CDATA[B-2 bomber hangars]]>

B-2 bomber hangars
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-04 12:11:06
Each B-2 requires a climate-controlled hangar large enough for its 172-foot (52 m) wingspan to protect the operational integrity of its sophisticated radar absorbent material and coatings.

These are portable B-2 hangers, that can be flown to distant bases, thus keeping the bombers in the air less, and reducing the amount of maintenance needed. B-2 quality hangers have been built at Guam, in the Pacific, and Diego Garcia in the Indian ocean]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-2-bomber-hangars/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-2-bomber-hangars/ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:11:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/b-2-bomber-hangars/ -7.31374200 72.41984700 <![CDATA[Orange-Caritat Air Base (LFMO)]]>

Orange-Caritat Air Base (LFMO)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-06-06 10:22:48
French Air Force base]]>

Orange-Caritat Air Base (LFMO)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-06-06 10:22:48
French Air Force base]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/orange-caritat-air-base-lfmo/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/orange-caritat-air-base-lfmo/ Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:22:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/orange-caritat-air-base-lfmo/ 44.13907900 4.85894000 <![CDATA[Alert Facility at Davis-Monthan AFB]]>

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Alert Facility at Davis-Monthan AFB
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-05-24 19:53:17
Crews lived and slept here alongside their aircraft.
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Alert Facility at Davis-Monthan AFB
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-05-24 19:53:17
Crews lived and slept here alongside their aircraft.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alert-facility-at-davis-monthan-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alert-facility-at-davis-monthan-afb/ Sun, 24 May 2009 19:53:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alert-facility-at-davis-monthan-afb/ 32.15381500 -110.86303700 <![CDATA[Su-24s in Algeria?]]>

Su-24s in Algeria?
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By: jbottero
@ 2009-05-23 10:54:22]]>

Su-24s in Algeria?
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@ 2009-05-23 10:54:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/su-24s-in-algeria/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/su-24s-in-algeria/ Sat, 23 May 2009 10:54:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/su-24s-in-algeria/ 27.84070300 -0.18891300 <![CDATA[P3 Orions at RAAF Base Darwin]]>

P3 Orions at RAAF Base Darwin
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By: jbottero
@ 2009-05-16 14:17:46]]>

P3 Orions at RAAF Base Darwin
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@ 2009-05-16 14:17:46]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p3-orions-at-raaf-base-darwin/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p3-orions-at-raaf-base-darwin/ Sat, 16 May 2009 14:17:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p3-orions-at-raaf-base-darwin/ -12.41872800 130.86696800 <![CDATA[RAF St Davids]]>

RAF St Davids
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By: jbottero
@ 2009-05-06 14:39:10]]>

RAF St Davids
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@ 2009-05-06 14:39:10]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-st-davids/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-st-davids/ Wed, 06 May 2009 14:39:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-st-davids/ 51.88584200 -5.21297000 <![CDATA[RAF Brawdy]]>

RAF Brawdy
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By: jbottero
@ 2009-05-06 14:29:18
RAF Brawdy was a Royal Air Force station in South West Wales near to St David's.

The Pembrokeshire base was officially opened on 2 February 1944 as a satellite station for the nearby RAF St. David's. On 1 January 1946 the station was handed over to the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy and was initially used as a Relief Landing Ground for RNAS Dale. It was commissioned as HMS Goldcrest on 4 September 1952. In March 1953 the first Hawker Sea Hawk entered service with 806 NAS at RNAS Brawdy. The Royal Navy left in 1971 and the base was allocated to the Department of the Environment.

In February 1974 the Royal Air Force returned with D Flight of 22 Squadron taking up residence with their Whirlwind HAR.10 search and rescue helicopters. In September of the same year 229 Operational Conversion Unit (later the Tactical Weapons Unit) joined D Flight having been forced to relocate after the closure of RAF Chivenor.

The base was home to Hawker Hunter aircraft of the TWU, and the gate guardian at the base was initially a Supermarine Spitfire, this was replaced in the early 80's by Hawker Hunter FGA.9 (XE624). This airframe was subsequently sold to a private collector, Steve Petch, who is in the process of creating a website for the aircraft.

By the late 80's it operated BAe Hawk T.1A (234 and 79 Squadron) and Sea King (202 Squadron, B Flight) aircraft. The RAF withdrew in 1992 and the base, now known as Cawdor Barracks, is currently occupied by the Royal Signals, being the main electronic warfare base of the British Army.
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Hawk TMk1 Trainers
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By: jbottero
@ 2009-05-06 13:56:37
From the RAF Valley Web site:

The aim of the Station is straightforward and clear; to train future fast jet combat pilots. The majority of those pilots are RAF with a smaller portion being RN pilots destined for Joint Force Harrier. In the fulfilment of our task, we are by far the busiest station in the Royal Air Force. Under the command of Personnel and Training Command, there are more sorties flown from RAF Valley than the entire Tornado and Typhoon Force put together. The majority of those sorties stem from Hawk TMk1 operations by 19(R) and 208(R). However, both C Flt of 22 Sqn (operating the Sea King in the Search and Rescue role) and Search and Rescue Training Unit (operating the Griffin) make a significant contribution to the life of the station.

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafvalley/]]>

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Avedore AFB hangars
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By: Dania
@ 2009-04-30 08:59:19
Along the Old Road is Køge Denmark authentic flight environment from the time before 1945. Aerodrome was brought in military auspices in 1917 on Avedøre drill camp west of Vestencienten said, because the soil here was trampled adap firm.

Today hosts the world's oldest tree aerodrome hangars for land-based aircraft. There are two hangars back. The last of the total three hangars stood at longer Gl Køge Road, but is gone today. Hangar is entered while the aerodrome and is now with the ten comprehensive engine test stand buildings from 1943.

The engine test stand buildings were built by the german Wehrmacht in 1943 for testing the bombers engines were repaired in Copenhagen. On the test bed was the main gates opened at both ends. Hanging on the ceiling could the engine run for 24 hours until it was approved and installed at the bombers.

Between 1917 and 1945 were Avedøre Airfield in use especially for military but also civilian purposes.
Among others were the Danish Carrier (now the Danish part of SAS) its very first test flights here in the early 1920 s. While working among navy base for a school trip. Avedøre Airfield places itself in terms of both buildings and key events in the early Danish flyhistorie.

Apart from years in the early 1920 s, there has not been very regular traffic in Avedøre. The buildings are in place over time been used for other purposes: storage of weapons and tools, plant activities and not least the deposit of many different types of aircraft.

The poor use of space into regular flight and ignored its decay in recent times is associated with particular the assigning of all air travel to Copenhagen Kastrup Airport in 1925 and especially the two world wars.

Avedøre Airfield was built during the First World War raged. It was not smooth: it lacked fuel and equipment to such an extent that only a few test flights took place. Actually consisted aerodrome in this fledgling start-up of træbarakkerne, (which was specifically built to be burned in a hurry if the military situation made it necessary), 12 aircraft with only two of engines, and a drained meadow! After the ceasefire on 11 November 1918, all military activities, scaled back and there was quiet in the square for some years.

The second World War would prove fatal for the spot. 29 August 1943, the Danish army disarmed and the Germans took all the equipment from Avedøre Airfield. Since the rømmede place after the liberation in 1945, the planes were gone.

Both the site formation and its finally had the context of a dramatic terms: World War II. Today only the empty buildings back. But one still felt vingesus: history.

To make the old aerodrome and its history visible and understandable turn history into the street, in cooperation with KZ & Veteranflyklubbens Capital Region set a veteranfly type HL-1 from 1958. The plane is 6 meters long with a 9 meter long wingspan. The "float" on a pillar and can be seen from Gammel Køge Road or closer hold upon the aerodrome. Later replaced this aircraft with a model of an Avro 540K from 1917, which was the first aircraft that flew from the site.]]>

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Air Force Strategic Air Command rail cars on static display

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Air Force Strategic Air Command rail cars on static display
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-27 09:21:42
Not sure what these were. MX Missile transports / mobile launchers perhaps?]]>

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Air Force Strategic Air Command rail cars on static display
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@ 2009-04-27 09:21:42
Not sure what these were. MX Missile transports / mobile launchers perhaps?]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-force-strategic-air-command-rail-cars-on-static-display/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-force-strategic-air-command-rail-cars-on-static-display/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:21:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-force-strategic-air-command-rail-cars-on-static-display/ 47.63477100 -117.64225400 <![CDATA[Explosives igloo under construction]]>

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Explosives igloo under construction
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@ 2009-03-30 15:12:56]]>

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Explosives igloo under construction
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@ 2009-03-30 15:12:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/explosives-igloo-under-construction/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/explosives-igloo-under-construction/ Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:12:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/explosives-igloo-under-construction/ 37.10164400 -76.37141200 <![CDATA[Floyd Test Site]]>

Floyd Test Site
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-25 20:13:37
The Rome Air Development Center tested and developed communications systems here.

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Floyd Test Site
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-25 20:13:37
The Rome Air Development Center tested and developed communications systems here.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floyd-test-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floyd-test-site/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:13:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/floyd-test-site/ 43.19475800 -75.34235000 <![CDATA[Starr Hill Test Site]]>

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Starr Hill Test Site
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-25 18:38:44
The Rome Air Development Center tested electronic systems at this facility.
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Starr Hill Test Site
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-25 18:38:44
The Rome Air Development Center tested electronic systems at this facility.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/starr-hill-test-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/starr-hill-test-site/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:38:44 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/starr-hill-test-site/ 43.34649105 -75.24891275 <![CDATA[Ava Test Annex]]>

Ava Test Annex
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-25 18:23:26
The Rome Air Development Center tested electronics systems at this site.]]>

Ava Test Annex
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-25 18:23:26
The Rome Air Development Center tested electronics systems at this site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ava-test-annex/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ava-test-annex/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:23:26 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ava-test-annex/ 43.41359000 -75.39927700 <![CDATA["Mole Hole" at Westover AFB]]>

"Mole Hole" at Westover AFB
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-24 19:20:08
At this former SAC base, the "Mole Hole" was the alert facility, where air crews lived next to their bombers for up to a week at a time. The building adjoins the alert apron where the bombers were stationed. Tunnels and tubes provided speedy egress from the building and access to the aircraft.

More:
http://www.westoverafbhistory.com/sac_alert.htm]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-westover-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-westover-afb/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:20:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-westover-afb/ 42.17952000 -72.55562900 <![CDATA[Ipswich Test Radar]]>

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Ipswich Test Radar
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-24 17:03:34
The US Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate, based at Hanscom Air Force Base, operates this antenna test facility.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ipswich-test-radar/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ipswich-test-radar/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:03:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ipswich-test-radar/ 42.70140500 -70.80006400 <![CDATA[Antenna Test Station]]>

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Antenna Test Station
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-24 08:40:28
The US Air Force Research Laboratory Sensors Directorate, based at Hanscom Air Force Base, operates this antenna test facility.

A short distance to the west is the associated antenna field.

The MIT Radiation Laboratory conducted radar development here during WW II.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antenna-test-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antenna-test-station/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:40:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/antenna-test-station/ 42.70815700 -70.80221200 <![CDATA[Sagamore Hill Solar Observatory]]>

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Sagamore Hill Solar Observatory
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-24 07:51:40
Detachment 2, The 2nd Weather Group , US Air Force Weather Agency,
monitors solar activity, including flares which disrupt communications.

To the right of the site are the remains of a former satellite communications station.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sagamore-hill-solar-observatory/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sagamore-hill-solar-observatory/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:51:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sagamore-hill-solar-observatory/ 42.63178800 -70.81978100 <![CDATA["Irish" Research Site:]]>

"Irish" Research Site:
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-22 22:36:00
Part of the Newport Research Facility, site Irish is primarily used to gather antenna pattern and coverage data on airframes. It is associated with the Tanner site 1.5 miles away.

The USGS Newport topo quad describes this as the Newport Test Annex.

Related reading:
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-080109-060.pdf]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irish-research-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irish-research-site/ Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:36:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/irish-research-site/ 43.14876900 -75.04159900 <![CDATA[Tanner Research Site]]>

Tanner Research Site
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-22 22:31:16
Part of the Newport Research Facility, site Tanner is primarily used to gather antenna pattern and coverage data of airframes. It is associated with site Irish, 1.5 miles away.

The site is shown on the USGS Newport quad as "USAF Newport Test Annex Radio Facility"

Related reading:
http://www.wpafb.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-080109-060.pdf
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tanner-research-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tanner-research-site/ Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:31:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tanner-research-site/ 43.16161500 -75.06434400 <![CDATA["Mole Hole" at former Loring AFB]]>

"Mole Hole" at former Loring AFB
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-21 21:38:18
The "Mole Hole" was the alert facility, where air crews lived next to their bombers for up to a week at a time. The building is located adjoining the "Christmas Tree", the alert apron where the bombers were stationed. Tunnels and tubes provided speedy egress from the building and access to the aircraft.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-former-loring-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-former-loring-afb/ Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:38:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-former-loring-afb/ 46.93633045 -67.87342787 <![CDATA[Alert Facility at former K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base]]>

Alert Facility at former K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base

Alert Facility at former K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-17 17:23:33
The "Mole Hole" was the alert facility, where air crews lived next to their bombers for up to a week at a time. The building is located adjoining the "Christmas Tree", the alert apron where the bombers were stationed. Tunnels and tubes provided speedy egress from the building.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alert-facility-at-former-k-i-sawyer-air-force-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alert-facility-at-former-k-i-sawyer-air-force-base/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:23:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alert-facility-at-former-k-i-sawyer-air-force-base/ 46.33384703 -87.40478039 <![CDATA[Radar Dom at Heidelberg Army Air Field]]>

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Radar Dom at Heidelberg Army Air Field
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-09 11:05:56]]>

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Radar Dom at Heidelberg Army Air Field
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-09 11:05:56]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-dom-at-heidelberg-army-air-field/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-dom-at-heidelberg-army-air-field/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:05:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/radar-dom-at-heidelberg-army-air-field/ 49.39456661 8.65552322 <![CDATA[P-3 Orion at the 309th AMARG]]>

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P-3 Orion at the 309th AMARG
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-06 09:00:28
The 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), often called The Boneyard, is a United States Air Force aircraft storage and maintenance facility in Tucson, Arizona, located on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. AMARG was previously Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center, AMARC, and before that the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposal Center, MASDC.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-at-the-309th-amarg/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-at-the-309th-amarg/ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:00:28 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/p-3-orion-at-the-309th-amarg/ 32.16181276 -110.83463793 <![CDATA["Mole Hole" at Bangor IAP]]>

"Mole Hole" at Bangor IAP
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-05 12:07:13
The "Mole Hole" was the alert facility, where air crews lived next to their bombers for up to a week at a time. Bangor International Air Port was the former Dow Air Force Base. The building is located within the "Christmas Tree" area where the bombers were stationed.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-bangor-iap/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-bangor-iap/ Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:07:13 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-bangor-iap/ 44.79409400 -68.81838100 <![CDATA[Dorokhovo Air Base]]>

Dorokhovo Air Base
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-04 10:10:11]]>

Dorokhovo Air Base
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-04 10:10:11]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dorokhovo-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dorokhovo-air-base/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:10:11 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/dorokhovo-air-base/ 57.72638200 36.65391000 <![CDATA[Air Force and US flag]]>

Air Force and US flag
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-04 05:54:38
... in front of Air Force Memorial at the Navy Annex.

http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2560685.html]]>

Air Force and US flag
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-04 05:54:38
... in front of Air Force Memorial at the Navy Annex.

http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/2560685.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-force-and-us-flag/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-force-and-us-flag/ Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:54:38 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-force-and-us-flag/ 38.86766400 -77.06616300 <![CDATA[Smoky Hill Air National Guard (ANG) Range]]>

Smoky Hill Air National Guard (ANG) Range

Smoky Hill Air National Guard (ANG) Range
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-03 09:45:43
Ten miles of Salina Kansas, in the rolling grasslands of the Smoky Hills, personnel of the Kansas Air National Guard's 184th Bomb Group operate the 34,000 acre Smoky Hill Air National Guard (ANG) Range.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smoky-hill-air-national-guard-ang-range/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smoky-hill-air-national-guard-ang-range/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:45:43 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/smoky-hill-air-national-guard-ang-range/ 38.69924300 -97.83093500 <![CDATA[McChord AFB 'Global Reach for America']]>

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McChord AFB 'Global Reach for America'
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-03 04:20:31
http://www.amc.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/080306-F-8716G-005.JPG]]>

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McChord AFB 'Global Reach for America'
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-03 04:20:31
http://www.amc.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/080306-F-8716G-005.JPG]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcchord-afb-global-reach-for-america/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcchord-afb-global-reach-for-america/ Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:20:31 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcchord-afb-global-reach-for-america/ 47.13483846 -122.48891992 <![CDATA[Langley AFB Water Tower]]>

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Langley AFB Water Tower
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@ 2009-03-02 15:20:23]]>

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Langley AFB Water Tower
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@ 2009-03-02 15:20:23]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/langley-afb-water-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/langley-afb-water-tower/ Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:20:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/langley-afb-water-tower/ 37.06935900 -76.35752500 <![CDATA[Offutt AFB Radar Dome]]>

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Offutt AFB Radar Dome
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@ 2009-03-02 15:09:25]]>

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Offutt AFB Radar Dome
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-02 15:09:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/offutt-afb-radar-dome/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/offutt-afb-radar-dome/ Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:09:25 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/offutt-afb-radar-dome/ 41.13286800 -95.91655800 <![CDATA[Minuteman Silo]]>

Minuteman Silo
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By: maveriick
@ 2009-02-28 22:25:16
I-1
"Bad Faith" ]]>

Minuteman Silo
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By: maveriick
@ 2009-02-28 22:25:16
I-1
"Bad Faith" ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minuteman-silo/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minuteman-silo/ Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:25:16 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/minuteman-silo/ 41.04545200 -102.86590200 <![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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/censored-evreux-fauville-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/censored-evreux-fauville-air-base/ Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:34:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/censored-evreux-fauville-air-base/ 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.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nato-pipeline-station-ceps/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nato-pipeline-station-ceps/ Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:37:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nato-pipeline-station-ceps/ 52.20173600 6.50500400 <![CDATA[RAF Merston (Former WWII fighter base)]]>

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/raf-merston-former-wwii-fighter-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-merston-former-wwii-fighter-base/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:00:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-merston-former-wwii-fighter-base/ 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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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/armed-sam-site-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-2/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:40:11 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-2/ 25.03323300 118.80733300 <![CDATA[Armed SAM Site]]>

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/armed-sam-site-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-1/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:52:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/armed-sam-site-1/ 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. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-2/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:18:20 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access-2/ 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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hard-hangar-cammo-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hard-hangar-cammo-1/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:01:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hard-hangar-cammo-1/ 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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access/ Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:20:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/underground-access/ 42.14869300 118.84740500 <![CDATA[Supersonic Military Air Research Track]]>

BEV

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.
]]>

BEV

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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/swedish-air-force-wing-f8-underground-tunnels/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/swedish-air-force-wing-f8-underground-tunnels/ Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:09:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/swedish-air-force-wing-f8-underground-tunnels/ 59.41437800 17.87521200 <![CDATA[Swedish Air Force wing F9 underground tunnels 1942]]>

Swedish Air Force wing F9 underground tunnels 1942

BEV

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/swedish-air-force-wing-f9-underground-tunnels-1942/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/swedish-air-force-wing-f9-underground-tunnels-1942/ Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:20:14 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/swedish-air-force-wing-f9-underground-tunnels-1942/ 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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/67th-fighter-squadron-insignia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/67th-fighter-squadron-insignia/ Mon, 26 May 2008 17:40:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/67th-fighter-squadron-insignia/ 26.34946000 127.77849600 <![CDATA[C-17 simulators at McChord]]>

BEV

C-17 simulators at McChord
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By: jbottero
@ 2008-04-30 01:26:58]]>

BEV

C-17 simulators at McChord
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By: jbottero
@ 2008-04-30 01:26:58]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/c-17-simulators-at-mcchord/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/c-17-simulators-at-mcchord/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:26:58 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/c-17-simulators-at-mcchord/ 47.15313500 -122.49063800 <![CDATA[McChord Air Museum Aircraft Collection- New Location]]>

McChord Air Museum Aircraft Collection- New Location

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/mcchord-air-museum-aircraft-collection-new-location/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcchord-air-museum-aircraft-collection-new-location/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:17:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcchord-air-museum-aircraft-collection-new-location/ 47.13230100 -122.48275300 <![CDATA[US Air Force Academy Visitor's Center]]>

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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By: jbottero
@ 2008-04-30 00:34:21
The Goldwater Visitor Center - Nice museum and gift shop here.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-air-force-academy-visitors-center/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-air-force-academy-visitors-center/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:34:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/us-air-force-academy-visitors-center/ 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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-at-scott-air-force-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-at-scott-air-force-base/ Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:15:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aircraft-at-scott-air-force-base/ 38.55487360 -89.82735693 <![CDATA[Satellite Photo Test Pattern]]>

BEV

Satellite Photo Test Pattern
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By: jbottero
@ 2008-04-09 23:54:12]]>

BEV

Satellite Photo Test Pattern
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By: jbottero
@ 2008-04-09 23:54:12]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-photo-test-pattern/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-photo-test-pattern/ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:54:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-photo-test-pattern/ 34.83403400 -117.76011200 <![CDATA[Edwards AFB explosives disposal facility]]>

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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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-02-22 17:00:39
Note the full size 1950's atom bomb casing out front.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/edwards-afb-explosives-disposal-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/edwards-afb-explosives-disposal-facility/ Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:00:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/edwards-afb-explosives-disposal-facility/ 34.95071000 -117.90069200 <![CDATA[Former George AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility]]>

Former George AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility

BEV

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.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-george-afb-aircraft-gun-harmonization-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-george-afb-aircraft-gun-harmonization-facility/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:52:29 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/former-george-afb-aircraft-gun-harmonization-facility/ 34.59020400 -117.39431000 <![CDATA[Edwards AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility]]>

Edwards AFB Aircraft Gun Harmonization Facility

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/edwards-afb-aircraft-gun-harmonization-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/edwards-afb-aircraft-gun-harmonization-facility/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:46:09 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/edwards-afb-aircraft-gun-harmonization-facility/ 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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By: KRL
@ 2008-02-01 15:56:33
29 aircraft on this & scattered ready ramps at this base.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-76-parking-lot/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-76-parking-lot/ Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:56:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/il-76-parking-lot/ 57.78531800 28.38378000 <![CDATA[Idaho Air National Guard]]>

BEV

Idaho Air National Guard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-30 18:08:52]]>

BEV

Idaho Air National Guard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-30 18:08:52]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/idaho-air-national-guard/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/idaho-air-national-guard/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:08:52 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/idaho-air-national-guard/ 43.55973100 -116.22256200 <![CDATA['MacDill AFB']]>

BEV

'MacDill AFB'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-29 15:23:18]]>

BEV

'MacDill AFB'
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By: kjfitz
@ 2008-01-29 15:23:18]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/macdill-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/macdill-afb/ Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:23:18 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/macdill-afb/ 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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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/hard-hangar-cammo/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hard-hangar-cammo/ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:49:19 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hard-hangar-cammo/ 26.00669600 119.31000000 <![CDATA[Saab JAS-39 "Gripen"]]>

BEV

Saab JAS-39 "Gripen"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-04 14:42:30]]>

BEV

Saab JAS-39 "Gripen"
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By: Rene73
@ 2007-12-04 14:42:30]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saab-jas-39-gripen/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saab-jas-39-gripen/ Tue, 04 Dec 2007 14:42:30 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/saab-jas-39-gripen/ 58.40650000 15.66040000 <![CDATA[Entrance to underground hangar]]>

BEV

Entrance to underground hangar
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 17:29:24]]>

BEV

Entrance to underground hangar
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-11-22 17:29:24]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/entrance-to-underground-hangar/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/entrance-to-underground-hangar/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 17:29:24 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/entrance-to-underground-hangar/ 57.77073900 11.88146300 <![CDATA[Coronado Auxiliary Army Airfield #3]]>

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/coronado-auxiliary-army-airfield-3/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coronado-auxiliary-army-airfield-3/ Thu, 22 Nov 2007 14:29:58 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/coronado-auxiliary-army-airfield-3/ 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). ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/badr-air-base-sepah-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/badr-air-base-sepah-air-base/ Sun, 04 Nov 2007 13:40:39 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/badr-air-base-sepah-air-base/ 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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-boston-air-force-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-boston-air-force-station/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:30:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-boston-air-force-station/ 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]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stony-brook-air-force-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stony-brook-air-force-station/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:24:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/stony-brook-air-force-station/ 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?
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alturnate-aircraft-ramp/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alturnate-aircraft-ramp/ Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:20:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alturnate-aircraft-ramp/ 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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-base-fighters/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-base-fighters/ Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:46:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/new-base-fighters/ 34.86036100 113.73179900 <![CDATA[UAVs at Creech Air Force Base]]>

UAVs at Creech Air Force Base
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By: jbottero
@ 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/uavs-at-creech-air-force-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uavs-at-creech-air-force-base/ Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:28:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/uavs-at-creech-air-force-base/ 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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcchord-afb-front-gate/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcchord-afb-front-gate/ Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:23:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mcchord-afb-front-gate/ 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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By: kevinwj
@ 2007-10-02 14:49:33]]>

A Mickey Mouse airfield? Is Dumbo in one of the hangars?
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By: kevinwj
@ 2007-10-02 14:49:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-mickey-mouse-airfield-is-dumbo-in-one-of-the-hangars/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-mickey-mouse-airfield-is-dumbo-in-one-of-the-hangars/ Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:49:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/a-mickey-mouse-airfield-is-dumbo-in-one-of-the-hangars/ 52.35833400 0.47318500 <![CDATA[Swedish Air Force wing F18 underground tunnels]]>

Swedish Air Force wing F18 underground tunnels

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/swedish-air-force-wing-f18-underground-tunnels/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/swedish-air-force-wing-f18-underground-tunnels/ Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:28:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/swedish-air-force-wing-f18-underground-tunnels/ 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.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-nato-air-base-bruggen/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-nato-air-base-bruggen/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:14:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-nato-air-base-bruggen/ 51.19857500 6.13213100 <![CDATA[Canadian Forces NATO Air Base Baden-Soellingen]]>

Canadian Forces NATO Air Base Baden-Soellingen
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-20 16:12:01]]>

Canadian Forces NATO Air Base Baden-Soellingen
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-20 16:12:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-forces-nato-air-base-baden-soellingen/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-forces-nato-air-base-baden-soellingen/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:12:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/canadian-forces-nato-air-base-baden-soellingen/ 48.77647000 8.09267500 <![CDATA[Leipheim Air Base]]>

Leipheim Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-20 16:09:37
Saw the mass production of the cargo glider Messerschmitt Me 321 and the first strategic transport aircraft Messerschmitt Me 323. The first flight of the prototype of the Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe ("Swallow"), the world's first operational turbojet fighter aircraft took place in Leipheim on July 18, 1942. From 1944, the aircraft was mass produced (around 800 units).

After the end of World War II in 1945, a displaced persons camp for Jewish survivors was established on the premises of the former air base. This camp, which sheltered up to 3,150 people, was disbanded in June 1950. After 1957 the area was used for military air traffic again until 1993.]]>

Former East German / Soviet Damgarten Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-20 15:59:00
In 1934, Walter Bachmann moved his airplane repair and production business from Rostock to Ribnitz. The company was specialized in seaplanes, for which nearness to open water was essential. The Walter-Bachmann-Flugzeugbau KG, as it was later called, turned the fisher's and farmer's town into a seat of war-essential production. The influx of workers for the factory, among other factors, increased the population of Ribnitz from 4772 in 1930 to 8925 in 1942.

At the same time as the Bachmann works in Pütnitz, near Damgarten, an air force base was built. Like the Bachmann works for Ribnitz, so did they increase Damgarten's population, which doubled from 1933 to 1939. Primarily it was a training center for seaplane personnel. After World War II, this base became one of the major deployments of the Soviet Air Forces in East Germany.]]>

Lager Lechfeld Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-20 15:32:56
An old WWII airfield used by Messerschmidt Me 262 and others, now still in duty by German Air Force.]]>

Lager Lechfeld Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-20 15:32:56
An old WWII airfield used by Messerschmidt Me 262 and others, now still in duty by German Air Force.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lager-lechfeld-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lager-lechfeld-air-base/ Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:32:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lager-lechfeld-air-base/ 48.18500200 10.86363300 <![CDATA[Air Force Memorial]]>

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Air Force Memorial
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2007-09-18 03:04:21
The United States Air Force Memorial honors the service and sacrifices of the men and women of the United States Air Force and its predecessor organizations, including the Aeronautical Division, U.S. Signal Corps; the Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps; the Division of Military Aeronautics, Secretary of War; the Army Air Service; the U.S. Army Air Corps; and the U.S. Army Air Forces. More than 54,000 airmen have died in combat while serving in the Air Force and these historical service arms of the military, the second highest of any of America’s four armed services.

Located on a promontory in Arlington, Virginia, overlooking the Pentagon and adjacent to Arlington Cemetery, the Air Force Memorial is easily seen on the skyline of Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia in Arlington county.

James Ingo Freed, one of America’s finest architects, gave the nation a design that truly honors the men and women of the Air Force. Featuring three stainless steel spires that soar skyward, the tallest reaching a height of 270 feet, the Memorial’s design is truly representative of flight and the flying spirit of the Air Force. The three spires impart a sense of accomplishment in command of the sky, and evoke the image of the precision “bomb burst” maneuver performed by the United States Air Force Thunderbird Demonstration Team.

The three spires also represent the three core values of the Air Force - integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all that is done - and the Air Force’s total force - active, guard and reserve.

Embedded in granite beneath the three central spires is the Air Force "star," which has long been emblazoned on Air Force aircraft and serves as the rank insignia of every enlisted member of the Air Force. Other key elements of the Memorial include a Runway to Glory at the site entrance, a bronze Honor Guard statue developed by the renowned sculptor, Zenos Frudakis, two granite inscription walls located at either end of the central lawn and a Glass Contemplation Wall that honors fallen airmen. The Memorial’s surrounding spaces will be landscaped to create a memorial park and parade ground and the site will also include parking for 24 vehicles and three buses.]]>

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Landsberg-Lech Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-17 11:01:37
Landsberg-Lech Air Base is a German Air Force base located near the town of Landsberg am Lech in Bavaria. During the Cold War, it was a United States Air Force base.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landsberg-lech-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landsberg-lech-air-base/ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 11:01:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/landsberg-lech-air-base/ 48.07359200 10.90554000 <![CDATA[Fürstenfeldbruck Air Base]]>

Fürstenfeldbruck Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-17 10:49:03
Fürstenfeldbruck Air Base (German: "Fliegerhorst Fürstenfeldbruck"; now "Flugplatz Fürstenfeldbruck") is located near the town of Fürstenfeldbruck in Bavaria, near Munich Germany. It is meanwhile an inactive German Air Force facility and is the home of the German Air Force Officer Training School.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-rstenfeldbruck-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-rstenfeldbruck-air-base/ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:49:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-rstenfeldbruck-air-base/ 48.20325400 11.26416200 <![CDATA[Erding Air Base]]>

Erding Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-09-17 10:37:02
Erding Air Base is a German Air Force airfield near Munich. During the Cold War, it was a United States Air Force facility, used as an Air Depot, Air Base and an Air Station.

Relegated to Air Station status, Erding hosted TDY units of CONUS based USAF aircraft though the 1980s for short-term deployments as part of the annual Reforger exercises.

It remains an active German Air Force Base today.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/erding-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/erding-air-base/ Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:37:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/erding-air-base/ 48.31800700 11.94007900 <![CDATA[C-124C Globemaster and C-141B Starlifter]]>

C-124C Globemaster and C-141B Starlifter

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C-124C Globemaster and C-141B Starlifter
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-08-20 20:52:19
These are the same birds featured in this map:

http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/25449/

It's just a new location. All of the planes here:

http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/6672/

are also near this new location, though not yet in the Bird's Eye. The description in the Museum link above is totally inaccurate, the new location is nowhere near the old location, and no hill was removed. It's called Overlook park, it overlooks the south end of the runway, and has been there for years. See the new layout at the museum's Web site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/c-124c-globemaster-and-c-141b-starlifter-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/c-124c-globemaster-and-c-141b-starlifter-1/ Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:52:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/c-124c-globemaster-and-c-141b-starlifter-1/ 47.13351300 -122.48300500 <![CDATA[Satellite antenna under construction at Patrick Air Force Base]]>

Satellite antenna under construction at Patrick Air Force Base

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Satellite antenna under construction at Patrick Air Force Base
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-08-16 22:43:59]]>

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Satellite antenna under construction at Patrick Air Force Base
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By: Pdunn
@ 2007-08-16 22:43:59]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-antenna-under-construction-at-patrick-air-force-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-antenna-under-construction-at-patrick-air-force-base/ Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:43:59 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/satellite-antenna-under-construction-at-patrick-air-force-base/ 28.22805300 -80.60510400 <![CDATA[WWII Eighth Air Force Control Tower]]>

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WWII Eighth Air Force Control Tower
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-08-16 14:31:31
This is a reproduction of the 1942 standard control tower, representative of 8th Air Force control towers used in Great Britain during World War II.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-eighth-air-force-control-tower/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-eighth-air-force-control-tower/ Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:31:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-eighth-air-force-control-tower/ 39.78398700 -84.10902500 <![CDATA[Air Force Engineering University]]>

Air Force Engineering University
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-07-16 10:52:05]]>

Air Force Engineering University
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By: kaiken
@ 2007-07-16 10:52:05]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-force-engineering-university/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-force-engineering-university/ Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:52:05 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-force-engineering-university/ 34.27853100 109.02947900 <![CDATA[RAF Cottesmore]]>

RAF Cottesmore
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-21 11:40:35
RAF Cottesmore is a Royal Air Force station in Rutland, England, situated between Cottesmore and Market Overton. The station houses all the operational Harrier GR7 squadrons in the Royal Air Force, and No 122 Expeditionary Air Wing.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-cottesmore/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-cottesmore/ Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:40:35 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-cottesmore/ 52.73566800 -0.64851500 <![CDATA[Barksdale AFB Alert Facility]]>

Barksdale AFB Alert Facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-21 10:12:45]]>

Barksdale AFB Alert Facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-21 10:12:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/barksdale-afb-alert-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/barksdale-afb-alert-facility/ Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:12:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/barksdale-afb-alert-facility/ 32.51590000 -93.67925300 <![CDATA[Odd Patterns]]>

Odd Patterns
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-06-18 16:30:45
Odd patterns in the fields that repeat several times.]]>

Odd Patterns
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-06-18 16:30:45
Odd patterns in the fields that repeat several times.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/odd-patterns/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/odd-patterns/ Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:30:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/odd-patterns/ 38.74732700 -93.55450100 <![CDATA[Whiteman AFB Alert Facility]]>

Whiteman AFB Alert Facility
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-18 10:16:31
Whiteman Air Force Base (Whiteman AFB) is a base of the United States Air Force in Johnson County, Missouri, United States. It is near the town of Knob Noster, Missouri. The population was 3,814 at the 2000 census. The base is the home of the 509th Bomb Wing, which operates the B-2 Spirit stealth bombers.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/whiteman-afb-alert-facility/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/whiteman-afb-alert-facility/ Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:16:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/whiteman-afb-alert-facility/ 38.74785800 -93.54891100 <![CDATA[Air defense radar]]>

Air defense radar
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-10 19:38:21]]>

Air defense radar
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-06-10 19:38:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-defense-radar-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-defense-radar-1/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 19:38:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/air-defense-radar-1/ 51.51264200 43.27957200 <![CDATA[Troop Formation at Command Post]]>

Troop Formation at Command Post
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-05-28 14:16:52
This is a troop formation outside the McChord AFB Command Post bunker.]]>

Troop Formation at Command Post
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-05-28 14:16:52
This is a troop formation outside the McChord AFB Command Post bunker.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/troop-formation-at-command-post/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/troop-formation-at-command-post/ Mon, 28 May 2007 14:16:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/troop-formation-at-command-post/ 47.14829200 -122.48427900 <![CDATA[Alert Facility at Little Rock AFB]]>

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Alert Facility at Little Rock AFB
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-27 11:41:50
Titan II command? Very similar design to the one in Orlando.]]>

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Alert Facility at Little Rock AFB
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-27 11:41:50
Titan II command? Very similar design to the one in Orlando.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alert-facility-at-little-rock-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alert-facility-at-little-rock-afb/ Sun, 27 May 2007 11:41:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alert-facility-at-little-rock-afb/ 34.91887400 -92.12429900 <![CDATA[Prince Sultan Air Base]]>

Prince Sultan Air Base
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-23 13:11:55
The Prince Sultan Air Base is located 80km south of Riyadh. During the decade following Operation Desert Storm, it was host to upwards of 4,500 US military personnel and an undisclosed number of aircraft. During mid-2003 the roughly 4,500 US troops at Prince Sultan redeployed from Saudi Arabia to Qatar, leaving about 500 in Saudi Arabia, primarily at Eskan Village.

The Saudi base is very large, and it has extensive landing and plane storage facilities, with the American enclave located inside the much larger secure 80-square-mile base of the Royal Saudi Air Force. A good way of looking at Prince Sultan / Al Kharj is as a large parking lot. It has an immense 15,000-foot runway with a parking area. But as early as 1994 -- except for some construction under way -- there was nothing there. This plot of desert -- in the middle of nowhere -- was known as "Al Kharj" or "Al's Garage" during Operations Desert Shield and Storm. ]]>

Gypsey Roll
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-05-19 22:55:15]]>

Gypsey Roll
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-05-19 22:55:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gypsey-roll/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gypsey-roll/ Sat, 19 May 2007 22:55:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/gypsey-roll/ 36.81191700 -76.03496600 <![CDATA[Inspecting the guard]]>

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Inspecting the guard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-12 10:55:16]]>

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Inspecting the guard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-05-12 10:55:16]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/inspecting-the-guard/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/inspecting-the-guard/ Sat, 12 May 2007 10:55:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/inspecting-the-guard/ 43.67687800 10.38145100 <![CDATA[F-16 Fuselages?]]>

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F-16 Fuselages?
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By: LoneStarOne
@ 2007-05-11 22:23:06
Just off State Highway 121 and Industrial Blvd is a small industrial building that has what look like several F-16 fuselages in their back lot. I've driven by the place a few times and they appear to be full-scale but curiously don't appear to be actual F-16 fuselages but more like mockups or full-sized models. I'm not sure what they're used for (movie production? testing?), but here they are in Live Local.........]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-16-fuselages/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-16-fuselages/ Fri, 11 May 2007 22:23:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-16-fuselages/ 32.86247800 -97.10117800 <![CDATA[Airbase Volkel (censored)]]>

Airbase Volkel (censored)
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By: DonMartini
@ 2007-05-08 17:40:37
Airbase Volkel is one of the three Main Operating Bases (MOB's) of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Its military population has to be estimated at 1500 pers. The base is currently hosting: 311, 312, 313 multirole Sqn and 306 training Sqn all equipped with F-16. Supporting units are: 900 maintenance Sqn, 901 transport and storage Sqn, 902 support Sqn, 601 reserve Sqn, 640 base Sqn and 703 USAF munition support sqn.

On the base are still located both the hardened former nuclear QRA alert facility and the former igloo Weapon Storage Area, now transformed into a conventional weapon storage.

The base hosts 32 above-ground Protective Aircraft Shelters (PAS). 11 of these are equipped with underground nuclear weapon vaults with a capacity for a total of 44 B61 nuclear bombs (types 4 and 10; variable yield 0.3 − 170 kt). Though the Ministry of Defense denies this the fact is that at present still 22 B61's are fully operational at Volkel Airbase. These weapons are located among others in the shelters 532 534 and 540 according to USAF NSI reports. These standoff weapons are deployed by the USAF in the Netherlands under a nuclear sharing treaty, for delivery by Dutch F-16s. 703 MUNSS (USAF Munition Support Squadron) is with 135 personnel responsible for physical security, maintenance and logistics of these special weapons, for the Weapon Storage Security System W3S and for the handover to the Dutch if ordered by the U.S. National Command Authority.]]>

RAF Staxton Wold
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-04-15 23:21:38
RAF Staxton Wold is a Royal Air Force radar station near Scarborough in North Yorkshire.

The official RAF descriptions states that RAF Staxton Wold has been used as an early warning station since the 3rd Century AD, when it was the site of a warning beacon. It was first used as a radar station in 1937, when it was set up as part of the Chain Home system. It is the only one of the original stations still in use, and may thus claim to be the oldest continuously serving radar station. Today it is a Reporting Post for British air defence and surveillance.]]>

Belaya Air Base
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By: Gosell
@ 2007-03-21 18:58:16
Tupolev TU-22M Backfires at Russian Bomber base]]>

Belaya Air Base
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By: Gosell
@ 2007-03-21 18:58:16
Tupolev TU-22M Backfires at Russian Bomber base]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/belaya-air-base/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/belaya-air-base/ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 18:58:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/belaya-air-base/ 52.90225000 103.57691300 <![CDATA[Hanscom AFB - Censored]]>

Hanscom AFB - Censored
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-03-16 19:50:30
Compare the resolution of the base to it's surrondings. ]]>

Hanscom AFB - Censored
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By: boothy443
@ 2007-03-16 19:50:30
Compare the resolution of the base to it's surrondings. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hanscom-afb-censored/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hanscom-afb-censored/ Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:50:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hanscom-afb-censored/ 42.46484000 -71.28253700 <![CDATA[RAF Lossiemouth]]>

RAF Lossiemouth
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By: kjfitz
@ 2007-03-14 14:51:16
RAF Lossiemouth (IATA: LMO, ICAO: EGQS) is a Royal Air Force station to the west of the town of Lossiemouth in Moray, Scotland. It is one of the RAF's biggest bases and currently Britain's main base for Tornado GR4s.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-lossiemouth/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-lossiemouth/ Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:51:16 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-lossiemouth/ 57.70942100 -3.32593900 <![CDATA[Aleksandrovo Air Base (Abandoned)]]>

Aleksandrovo Air Base (Abandoned)
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By: jbottero
@ 2007-03-04 19:51:27
Ryazan Aleksandrovo (also given as Alexandrovo and Protasovo) is an air base in Ryazan Oblast, Russia located 19 km southeast of Ryazan. It was probably an attack aircraft base during the Cold War. During the 1990s it housed Mi-8 and Mi-24 aircraft of the Russian Air Force. However it now seens to be vacated; no aircraft are seen.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aleksandrovo-air-base-abandoned/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aleksandrovo-air-base-abandoned/ Sun, 04 Mar 2007 19:51:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/aleksandrovo-air-base-abandoned/ 54.49825900 39.93736300 <![CDATA[F-15s]]>

F-15s
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-20 14:36:23
Ready ramp at Elmendorf AFB.]]>

F-15s
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By: KRL
@ 2007-02-20 14:36:23
Ready ramp at Elmendorf AFB.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-15s/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-15s/ Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:36:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/f-15s/ 61.24610900 -149.79584800