Middleton Island (Geographic Keyword)
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Project metadata for resources within the 611th Air Support Group cultural heritage resources collection.
Historic Overview and Inventory: White Alice Communications System (1988)
In this report, the White Alice Communications System (WACS) is discussed in terms of its historic significance along with its origin, function , and demise. Brief individual descriptions, representative as-built drawings and photographs are included, as well as a map of the system. A glossary and bibliography are also included. Additionally, this report summarizes the Section 106 review investigation concerning the eligibility of the White Alice System to the National Register of Historic...
History of the Aircraft Control and Warning System in Alaska: Air Defense of Arctic Skies (2002)
This report presents historical background on the development, deployment, and operation of the AC&W system. It first summarizes the historical context of U.S.-Soviet relations that led to the deployment of the AC&W system and the general military buildup in Alaska. It next presents detailed information on the locations, development, and operation of the AC&W system in Alaska and relates the personal recollections of individuals who were stationed at the bases while the radar system was in...
History of the Aircraft Control and Warning System in Alaska: Air Defense of Arctic Skies, 2013 Update (2013)
This report discusses a general history of the Soviet relations that lead to the development of the Aircraft Control and Warning System (AC&W) in Alaska. It provides a general assessment of the archaeological sites at AC&W along with sites eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It also provides an oral history of worker experiences at AC&W. In 1997, the 611th Air Support Group (611 ASG), in coordination with the Alaska State Historic Preservation Office...