Campion Air Force Station
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Campion Air Force Station (AAC ID: F-08) is a closed United States Air Force General Surveillance Radar station. It is located 6.4 miles (10.3 km) east-southeast of Galena, Alaska.
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Quick Facts Campion Air Force Station Galena Long Range Radar Station, Coordinates ...
Campion Air Force Station Galena Long Range Radar Station | |
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Part of Eleventh Air Force (PACAF) | |
Campion Air Force Station | |
Coordinates | 64°42′21″N 156°43′41″W |
Type | Air Force Station |
Site information | |
Controlled by | United States Air Force |
Site history | |
Built | 1951 |
In use | 1951-1983 |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | 743d Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (1952–1983) |
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The Aircraft Control and Warning station was closed on 1 November 1983, and the site was re-designated as a Long Range Radar (LRR) Station. It remains active as part of the Alaska NORAD Region.