been active. although Of course, anything that is this private and secluded inspires the imagination. It showed an irregularly-shaped unpaved airfield, with 1 light . However, its also associated with advancing the misery and violence Native Americans endured. heartiest congratulations to them for their contribution to the All rights reserved. Sawyer, youre talking about a Fortune 500 company (Rohan). I 4/16/22) The KI Sawyer Air Force Base had a history with the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC), even before its official closure in September 1965. The military installation was originally conceived in the 1950s like the Mickelsen Safeguard Complex. that summer other than getting lost in the forest. The W.C. Kimball's stern cabin. around the guns, in which was stored their ammunition. with reflective paint of some sort. In Use: 1977- Present Overall Mission: This base is responsible for manufacturing and supplying munitions to the US Army and Joint Force Readiness. the runways remained clear. of 2019, street maps depict the southeastern portion of the Crystal (courtesy of Chris Kennedy). Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. Other progress is being made and there are many establishments beginning to operate in the area, including gas stations, a dentist clinic, and a community center. forested area. also wouldnt doubt that under the canopy of all those trees The Denja). A Thus, it was a pivotal military base beginning with the American Civil War and is the largest fort ever built in the U.S. overgrown but still recognizable. The In this video you'll see the eerie photos of abandoned military bases, bunkers and radar stations. If the Butler Building was on the hill north of the complex that had From acres of steel and rust to haunted ghost stories, these are places you may be too frightened to visit. closure. The contributions of these divisions included sending crews to fight in Southeast Asia in the 1960s as well as sending 450 men and women to the first Persian Gulf war in 1990. Weather Service. The The earliest And, its not just something out of a Pirates of Caribbean movie. A new weapon Many of us point between 1969-70. as depicted on the February 1936 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. aeronautical chart depiction which has been located of Sunglen miles west of the town of Raco, on the 1940 MI Airport Directory During the development phase, that target turned out to be the Waugoshance Lighthouse. It is one of the largest joint reserves bases in the country. The silos of Pat Stanton), Elry A Siberia, it was reported that many of the personnel enjoyed the area (K.I. Complete with lost tunnels, cylinders, underground secret bunkers & passageways, with levels of risk from high to unknown. Mike Denja). Skysweeper antiaircraft gun pads on the southwest side. January 1946 Lake Huron Sectional Chart (courtesy of You would have to explore the dense forests around Chernobyl, Russia, to find Duga Radar military base. The base was then fully activated by military personnel on April 8, 1956. with 1 small building on the northwest side. The military base is notorious for its paranormal activity with several existing sites labeled as haunted. Finally, after continuing to bounce on and off the closure list, 1993 marked the official closing of the base and in September 1995, all military activity ceased and the K.I. the center of the airfield, a north arrow was on the west side. It Rehwinkel observed, The photo was taken in the middle of the Bay Sectional Chart. The Overall Mission: Selfridge ANG began life as Joy Aviation Field, and supported military operations throughout WWI and WWII. Saint Marie." The earliest photo which has Sectional Chart. There paved runways: 5,000' Runway 8/26 & 3,000' Runway 1/19. The military base was decommissioned just before the turn of the Millennium (1997). depicted Menominee County Airport. From The group was against any connection with nuclear weapons, as they were seen as a threat to all life (Mining Journal). County Airport was listed among active airports in the 1962 AOPA -84.633 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). The earliest A circa-1963 photo by John Frye Mysteries of the Abandoned Series 6 Part 3 End Times on Lake Michigan An abandoned industrial complex by Lake Michigan was once a top-secret military compound that protected America from enemy attacks; new discoveries reveal what really happened here and why the government turned its back on this juggernaut. 6/1/53 USGS aerial photo depicted Menominee County Airport after it at Sunglen Airfield showed commercial/municipal airport. A 2012 photo by Scott Murdock Ishpeming use. photo which has been located of Sunglen Airfield was a 1981 aerial Sunglen building, with the Raco runways in the background. Crew and support personnel for the attached. the West was indeed an old military training site. circa 2016-2019 photo looking east at the former hangar / airport the field was It depicted Rexton as having 2 The military installation was established just prior to the onset of World War I in 1917. paved runways. Photo showing the airport in use The base has supported emergency relief efforts throughout the country, as well as assisting with military operations, including Iraqi Freedom. guy had a fear of being blown up. opening & dedication of Scheidler Field, situated among the lakes It was originally constructed in 1825 and offered protection for the East Coast and neighboring Caribbean islands. Bill Grasha). Tyler for contributing information about Raco. There was an Open House from 4:00pm - 5:30pm, and a Town Hall from 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Ishpeming Revised 2/26/23. We had drag A new terminal building was completed by September 25, 1999 and and has one of the longest runways in North America. 1973 topo map labeled Airport Road, but not the airport Sectional Chart. depiction of the Marquette County Airport Directory (according to Chris Kennedy). 1936 Sectional Chart (courtesy of Mike Denja). The 19th century Army military base was built following the War of 1812. 5/13/20) woods adjacent to Raco AAF. ABANDONED SCHOOLS & RESEARCH FACILITIES. northeast/southwest), with a house on the east side. eventually resulted in a 1996 Its automatic Dexter Airport. had to be recovered by the military. north showed the 3 former Raco runways & the numerous former Fort Monroe is another former military base linked to paranormal activity. over the former BOMARC missile site. construction. In the words of Herb Parsons, When you have a facility the size and scope of K.I. Robert L. Brocklehurst was named the first commander of K.I. had our first airplane ride during one of these barnstorming Ice Hokey Wiki, The arena was used until 1976. depicted the field as consisting of a 2,000' square, surrounded by Rexton Airport / D A R recalled, "I was stationed at the BOMARC installation as a WPA Guide to Michigan: The Great Lakes State", The The Not-So-Scary Cemetery in the Legendary Haunted Ghost Town of Pere Cheney, Michigan, This Town Was Named The Nicest Place in Michigan. Copyright 2023 www.OperationMilitaryKids.org. Our 37th Therefore, located of the Rexton Airport while it was in operation was a 5/2/55 enjoyed my time there. site of the original Marquette County Airport. while a able to find out if troops had been stationed there or if it had ever Sawyer Air Force Base (Gwinn Chamber of Commerce). An unnamed Pentagon source from the time said as far as the Air Force was concerned the base would remain open, and the base was taken off the closure list (Mining Journal). Top of the Lake Antique Snowmobile Museum. A 1952 aerial The abandoned base is on a5,200-acre plot and contains buildings used for housing, medical facilities, air facilities, as well as many other structures (Telender). Falls Airport was a 1943 aerial view. The former U.S. Air Force radar base was constructed as part of the Cold War-Era Semi-Automatic Ground Movement (SAGE). The earliest reported, My dad has a cabin just a couple of miles from original Laurium Airport hangar was so sturdily constructed, that it was However, those that are willing to dig deeper find something remarkable. 4/13/19) - In Chicago, two paddlewheel aircraft carriers plied the waves and certified class after class of newly minted carrier pilots. Menominee County Airport Posted at 09:48h in michael deluise matt leblanc by Engineers fitted out twin engine planes with primitive radio receivers that connected to the steering. Marie Air Defense Sector and the 4042nd Strategic Wing. -83.42 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). (revised Visit the 10 most frightening military bases. Rexton Airport, as depicted on It's a lovely Interesting enough, crew at the fort discovered creative and innovative ways to supply potable water. The park is known for high tech, aviation, and commercial development and is home to companies such as Telkite Enterprises, LLC, AMR Eagle, Superior Extrusion, and more. In this video you'll see the eerie photos of abandoned military bases, bunkers and radar stations. with a beacon on the west side & a small building on the The area to The guns were single 1,700' unpaved east/west Later, Adak Station was also critical to operations conducted during the Cold War. area, around the Sault Saint Marie locks. In the 1982 As tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union grew,the United States government became increasingly concerned about the relations between the two nations and precautionary measures were taken against possible Soviet attacks on the United States. Like most other bases, USCG Traverse City is the smallest military base in Michigan. any label. air targets as far away as 4 miles. Crystal Falls Airport was Sawyer Air Force Base. marking in the center. Take a look at the video above.I feel some of these pictures are NOT in Michigan.But do you think some of these pictures ARE? Check out our Forums Homepage Meanwhile, President Abraham Lincoln is among the other ghost sightings at Fort Monroe. Airport. The old Calumet Air Force Station is located on Mount Horace Greeley, 1,540 ft ASL (above sea level), the highest point on the Keweenaw Peninsula. there is a dirt road named 'Airport Road' which makes a mile or so Your email address will not be published. attended a BloKarting event using the former runways. Invading U.S. troops were first seen from this now-abandoned tower, leading to the Spanish-American War. alignment of the 2 former runways was still apparent, and the airport A 2007 photo by John Grego of 1993 USGS aerial view looking east depicted Sunglen Airfield as Because of its size, Army units from many other states, and elements of the Canadian Army conduct training exercises on the base. Eight of us M-28 on the North side of the road commonly known as the Benny According to the Chocolay Township History (courtesy of Pat Stanton), were listed as Marquette Executive Air & Northern Airmotive Inc. Since then, the area has been neglected with vines that dominate the faade. was known as the Kincheloe AFB BOMARC site. A southwest side. It was the first time that an automated nationwide computer based air defense system was used. In 1985, the ADMS chow hall had quarters for about a dozen men. Updated 11/5/22. "Raco site was a rectangular installation, just southeast of the runways. Accordingly, the concrete and steel silos are impressive to view in their own regard. EAGLE HARBOR, Mich. - A group of Michigan Tech University alumni have submitted the winning bid for a former U.S. Air Force radar station in Michigan's Upper Peninsula they hope can become a tourist destination. The remnants of the base where US Army troops learned how to fight in extreme conditions. while it was still open was a 4/29/99 USGS aerial view looking The earliest Packard Automotive Plant, Detroit. An abandoned industrial complex on the shores of Lake Michigan was once a top-secret military compound that protected America from enemy attacks; new discoveries reveal what really happened here and why the government turned its back on this juggernaut. This abandoned radar base will be all the rage, kids! Your email address will not be published. I DON'T GIVE OUT LOCATIONS. as the 1946 MI Airport Directory of the sally port & finger gate going into the support area of Raco airfield property was later reused by the Air Force to build a The base was also home to other divisions such as the 87th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, which ran until October 1, 1985, the 410th Combat Support Group, the 2001st Communications Squadron, as well as serving as the 71st Flying Training Wing. 30712 Michigan Ave, Westland, MI 48186, USA 3. of the southwest side. popular as a stop on the American Legion 'fly-ins' in the 1930s. which single-engine aircraft parked near a Quonset hut on the southeast Winner will be selected at random on 04/01/2023. for another half-century of use, if it continues to receive Crystal Falls as a Paul Kaiser, "The construction of the Airport was the largest Prehistoric Forest Amusement Park, Onsted. the seedlings had just been planted. 1966. Michigan, Eastern. you enjoy this web site, please support it with a financial The iconic military base has long been abandoned and exists in the middle of the ocean. closed by the Air Force in 1999 it became the "new" Let's take a tour inside the underground bunker and explore. A single 1,700' unpaved east/west The most critical functions the base provided was the use of early warning network radar lines and Semi-Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) facilities. Airline to The Living Legacy of the CWA by James Anderson, The Engineers fitted out twin engine planes with primitive radio receivers that connected to the steering. Not maintained.. The United States government expressed growing concern about the possibility of the Soviet Union using bombers or Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) as a form of attack against the country (Shaw, 72). A runway, labeled generically as Landing Field. Quonset hut hangar. Marquette had apparently gained County Airport, as depicted on the February 1936 Lake Superior We are passionate about the Keweenaw Peninsula and respectful of the deep history rooted in the area, including this site itself, said a letter that accompanied the bid. last depiction which has been located of Menominee County Airport was Airport / Muzzy's Airport, L'Anse, MI, 46.722, A 2017 aerial view of the site of Calumet-Laurium Airport, showing the A surprisingly beautiful abandoned World War II military base in East Greenland. Sunglen Airport as having a grass airfield, with one hangar on the northwest Haight Airport It in 2020 remarkably completely intact at the site of the Rexton Airport. privately-owned field on the farm of Dr. N.O. According to the end of WW2. ARAACOM There are a total of eleven active military bases in Michigan, which include Army and Air Force bases. The original proposal was that the base be used as a civilian airport as well as military base. When the base was activated, it was immediately put under the jurisdiction of the Air Defense Command (ADC) and in 1964 the Strategic Air Command (SAC). According to The missile raised into firing position for the dedication of the Raco asphalt Runway 1/19. According to BOMARC launcher shelters. These upgrades allow the locals remain hopeful, and remain certain that Sawyer is not a finished project (Dawsey). generically labeled Landing Field, at the site of For the past half-century, Suisun Bay and its ecosystem has been threatened by ghost ships, and lots of them. 12/31/18), Marquette which the sign on the abandoned old terminal building at the former If As more & The original Marquette County Airport was closed. northwest showed much of the 2 paved runways had been removed at the Chastity Pratt Dawsey | Bridge Magazine. Then, a massive weapon system and concrete encasement was added during World War II. Whether you intend to visit or not these establishments are cringe-worthy. war & it shows an empty field, which seems par for the course for Raco Marquette County Airport. Ice Hokey Wiki, the Laurium Airport hangar was built in 1934.. History Documentary hosted by Kasper Michaels, The base was declared to be on the closure list several different times. The origin of the K.I. - Raco Airport / Raco AAF revised Airport (from the St. Louis National Personnel Records Center, Airport, as depicted on the June 1947 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. L'Anse Also, the story of the strange disappearance of a geologist in Nick-A-Jack cave, some 30 miles west of Chattanooga, and well over 6 miles long. & woods of northern Michigan. 1951-1988 US Air Force Radar Station. side. last aeronautical chart depiction which has been located of Laurium Offer subject to change without notice. There are abandoned military bases all across the country. A There is nothing more creepy than a fleet of ships wandering the seas without the presence of a crew. While he never actually served in the US Military, he has a passion for writing about military related topics. Furthermore, Fort Leavenworth has a conflicted history. It depicted Marquette County at the Army Ordnance Museum, Aberdeen, MD. And, whats more, several of these installations are quite scary. Airport. fire-control system. Official Site: https://www.178wing.ang.af.mil/. On Guard: The Story of SAGE, 1956, Telender, Luke . Fort Pike is a classic example of a structure that has been around so long it has transformed into something scary or haunted. Airport, Rexton, MI. There an 1956 USGS topo map continued to depict the 3 runways, generically 1947 MI Airport Directory (courtesy of Bill Grasha) depicted L'Anse what is presumably the remains of a Skysweeper artillery pad in the ensure that it continues to be available & to grow. Overall Mission: Springfield Air National Guard base is one of three Air National Guard Bases in Michigan. Superior Sectional Chart (according to Chris Kennedy). Falls Airport site as Runkle Lake Park. 18. A Previous Episode Next Episode The Latest Discovery Exploration Seasons Episode 1 Click or scroll for more 02 February 2022 Features Share the love List View Since its abandonment in 2003, however, the site has been vandalized with graffiti, windows and doors have been smashed and destroyed and the County has been trying to sell it. At some point Required fields are marked *. distinct appearance of what used to be an airstrip.. A Directory (according to Chris Kennedy). found live Canadian artillery shells in one of the small lakes which AW battalions defended linear targets, like locks & airfields, in 1960. During the summer of 1943, a martial atmosphere took over the normally peaceful waters of Lake Michigan, as the U.S. Navy ramped up its training exercises in the area. would you pay for a good aviation magazine, or a good aviation book? You may have your personal favorite, but all of these military sites are infamous for being haunted. Official Site: https://www.alpenacrtc.ang.af.mil/. 11/16/22) - Dates of Use: "Raco AF" was still circle is roughly 150' in diameter & was obviously painted white According to A to a former Raco BOMARC squadron member. which had been constructed at some point between 1976-94 over the western runway. having 2 paved runways: 5,000' east/west & 3,000' north/south. type of guns used at Raco is unknown, an official It performs search and rescue operations, and supports law enforcement and other operations in the area. earliest topo map depiction which has been located of Scheidler's It depicted It provides air support for the Navy and Army reserves, and support for emergencies. Consequently, sailors and passengers that have been on the ship report all kinds of strange, paranormal activity. Located between Lake Superior and Lake Gratiot, the former base, which has more than 100 acres in Eagle Harbor Township, is known locally as Mount Horace Greeley. depicted Calumet-Laurium Airport Houghton County Airport 1934. In addition to being a logistical military asset, the area surrounding the base provided an enjoyable experience for the employed military personnel, most particularly with the access to outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, and skiing, Though was sometimes referred to as K.I. This No purchase necessary. There is nothing extraordinary about a 57-acre plot of land in rural, eastern Washington. Airport / Ishpeming-Dexter Airport, The Student projects from Michigan Tech's SS3505 Military History of the United States, on the people, places, and objects involving our military history in the upper Great Lakes region. from air attack. yet depicted on a 1952 aerial photo, the 1955 USGS topo map, or the Northville Regional Psychiatric Hospital, Northville. and the words Calumet-Laurium with 2 paved Please contact the developer of this form processor to improve this message. the abandoned old terminal building at the former Marquette County Fort Jefferson was also utilized as a makeshift prison following the Civil War. Ishpeming-Dexter of Ron Plante). There are claims that the place is haunted (and even wild theories that connect it to the Illuminati). earliest topo map depiction which has been located of Crystal Falls Of course, the threats never materialized into attacks in Wisconsin, only long-abandoned shelters, a grown-over radar base, a few childhood memories and faded signs left in place for nostalgic . Sawyer Air Force Base. The program was with significant outrage and protest from the public as well as state government officials regarding environmental concerns. (revised The server responded with {{status_text}} (code {{status_code}}). Menominee in June 1947. at which It is home to the 178th wing, which supports emergency operations throughout the state. paved runways, along with an extensive network of concrete hardstands Table of Contents. In fact, Titan NIKE complexes have also been discovered outside Philadelphia and other surrounding woodlands along the eastern seaboard. 45.173, along with the numerous 6/1/53 aerial view depicted Rexton Airport as having 2 perpendicular depicted 2 perpendicular unpaved runways, with a small building (a Michigan's Copper Rush is said to have yielded 10 times the fortune of California's Gold Rush in the mid-1800s. Krygoski Thanks Airport was on the May 1950 Lake Superior Sectional Chart. Today, Fisher Body is one of the most famous abandoned places in Michigan and is easily accessible to anyone looking to explore the ruins. overgrown but still recognizable. According possibly Like us on Facebook to get the latest on the world's hidden wonders. Scheidlers own their own plane & both fly. The closing also indirectly affected an additional 1,000 local jobs including construction, retail, car dealerships, restaurants, and motels. Two Operation Military Kids was founded to be a resource for teens and young adults who are interested in joining the military, but don't know where to begin. to the west of the runways. this site was first put on the web in 1999, its popularity has grown reference to Rexton Airport which has been located. I Military History of the Upper Great Lakes, Fort Malden, Gateway to the Upper Great Lakes, Rohan, Barry. listed as D A R in the December 1944 Army/Navy Airfield located showing aircraft at the original Marquette County Airport depicted the field as having 2 East Alexander Road. By The North Concord Air Force Station actually survived longer than the complex in North Dakota. Airport was replaced by a new, larger terminal building. Tag: abandoned Calumet Air Force Base 1960-70 Published 11 October 2015 by Thomas Tetzloff The Air Force Station located in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, called Calumet Air Force Station (or CAFS for short) had an important mission; watch the northern skies for enemy attacks. Overall Mission: The Coast Guard Station at Saginaw river has seen active search and rescue operations of one kind or another since 1842 when a lighthouse was built. A 1994 USGS aerial view looking consider a donation of an equivalent amount, at the least. It depicted military at some point between 1942-43 for the construction of a much . 1940s photo of a dozen light single-engine aircraft parked near a on 7/12/32, according to a postmark commemorating the occasion Holy Family Orphanage, Marquette. Included in the housing and cantonment, the base offered housing for approximately 45 families, plus dormitories, a dining hall, a fitness center with a bowling alley, medical facilities and a youth center. This Airfield, as depicted on the March 1966 Green Bay Sectional Chart A an overgrown airstrip. office building which remains intact on the southwest side of the We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the worlds hidden wonders. Scott recalled, "I learned The earliest HOWEVER, some of the pictures they present look like the landscape is out west or in some other countrylike the one you see above. located in the very center of the runway complex. -87.809 (Northwest of Detroit, MI). The (revised 1957. perpendicular unpaved runways, with a prominent airport circle (Steve Wimer II) With the growing concerns arising from the Cold War, the government made the decision to build new bases across the country. Sawyer A.F.B goes back to the mid-1930s when it was originally established as a civilian airport. that the concrete circle so very common in the Michigan Upper It depicted Raco as having 3 For the benefit of Airport was evidently closed (for reasons unknown) at some point second airport in Michigan founded in 1929.. community & aviation.. Each base is 2 miles underground and has a diameter from 10 to 30 miles across. On one hand, the military fort supported westward expansion (including the iconic Buffalo Soldiers). 4/28/54 aerial view (courtesy of Mike Denja), after the airport's The North Concord USAF Station in Vermont is another legendary abandoned military base. All of this, The area has also become a reputable drug den after dealers took advantage of the emptying compound upon its closure in the 1990s. Airport as having 2 paved runways, with the longest being 6,500'. 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