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History of the Aircraft Control and Warning System in Alaska: Air Defense of Arctic Skies (2002)
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History of the Aircraft Control and Warning System in Alaska: Air Defense of Arctic Skies (2002)
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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...