611th - History
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Defending Attack from the North: Alaska's Forward Operating Bases During the Cold War (2021)
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The Alaskan forward operating bases (FOBs) played a significant role in the United States’ strategic air defense in the early Cold War. Because the Alaskan FOBs were located close to the Soviet Union, and more importantly, close to Soviet bases used for bomber operations, the fighters stationed there could and did intercept the major share of Soviet aircraft that ventured into American airspace. This booklet presents the history of the FOBs and was compiled from a variety of sources, including...
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Hunting the Soviet Bear-A Study of Soviet Aircraft Intercepts near Alaska 1961-1991 (1992)
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This historical study is an account of Alaska's Cold War years. It focuses on the Soviet aircraft intercept activities from 1961 when the first recorded intercept was made, until the end of 1991. The Alaskan NORAD Region, because of its adjacent location to the former Soviet Union, has had more Soviet aircraft intercepts conducted in its area than any other NORAD region. The study, by TSgt William Allen, is based on declassified and unclassified documents held in the 11th Air Force history...
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Military Development in Alaska 1867-1939 Draft Chronology Compiled by John Haile Cloe and the 3rd Wing History Office (2008)
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A historical chronology of military development in Alaska from 1867 to 1939 written by John Haile Cloe of the 3rd Wing History Office.
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The Military in Alaska Draft Chronology, Being Compiled by John H. Cloe Office of History, 3rd Wing (2003)
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A chronological summary report of the military in Alaska from the mid 1800s to the early 2000s. Created by the 611th Civil Engineer Squadron Historian, John H. Cloe.
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A Special Study of the Sale of the White Alice Communications System (1985)
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This report is a historical overview of the development of communication in the Alaska region for civilian and military communities. It describes the history and development of the White Alice Communication System in detail.
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Top Cover and Global Engagement - A History of the Eleventh Air Force (2000)
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A pamphlet that describes a history of the 11th Air Force in celebration by the 60th anniversary of the arrival of the first Army Corps of Engineers in Alaska. Created by the 3rd Wing History Office at the 611th Civil Engineer Squadron.