The Wandering Scot

An occasional travel journal

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

Prelininaries, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Partly dis-assembled missile, Prelininaries, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Partly dis-assembled missile
Warhead electronics, Prelininaries, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Warhead electronics
Prelininaries, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018

Down into the Magazine

Down into the Magazine, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Down into the Magazine, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Veteran guide, Down into the Magazine, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Veteran guide
Down into the Magazine, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Down into the Magazine, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Elevator raising missile to ground level, Down into the Magazine, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Elevator raising missile to ground level

Missile Raising

Missile Raising, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Missile Raising, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
In launch position, 87°, Missile Raising, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
In launch position, 87°
Heading back down, Missile Raising, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Heading back down
Reflective Ranger, Missile Raising, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Reflective Ranger

Radar

Radar control traillers + radars, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Radar control traillers + radars
Veteran guide, Radar, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Veteran guide
Radar, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Radar electronics, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Radar electronics
Radar electronics, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Radar electronics
Rotating acquisition radar, Radar, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Rotating acquisition radar
Fixed targeting/tracking radar, Radar, Marin Nike Missile Site, Sept 2018
Fixed targeting/tracking radar

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