Blaine Air Force Station — Birch Bay, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
N 48° 54.899 W 122° 44.052
10U E 519474 N 5418039
During the Cold War, the northern states were dotted with radar installation stations, Blaine, Washington was no exception. Just a few miles south of the Canadian border the Blaine Air Force Station operated until 1979.
Waymark Code: WM10MM7
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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BLAINE AIR FORCE STATION
BIRCH BAY, WA
HOME TO THE 757th RADAR SQUADRON
1951-1979

This site was the location of a Cold War Early Warning Radar Station built as part of a system designed to defend the United States from enemy air attacks. This marker erected by and dedicated to the men and women of the 757th Radar Squadron who served here.

Marker Name: Blaine Air Force Station

Marker Type: Roadside

Town name: Blaine

Placer: United States Air Force Radar Site Veterans

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Date marker was placed: Not listed
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