The Wandering Scot
An occasional travel journal.
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Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
From 1958-1974, this SAM missile site defended San Francisco, using nuclear tipped missiles.
Preserved as a museum.
Prelininaries
Partly dis-assembled missile
Warhead electronics
Down into the Magazine
Veteran guide
Elevator raising missile to ground level
Missile Raising
In launch position, 87°
Heading back down
Reflective Ranger
Radar
Radar control traillers + radars
Veteran guide
Radar electronics
Radar electronics
Rotating acquisition radar
Fixed targeting/tracking radar