The last of the last AN/FPS-24 in the USAF

Contributed by Eugene McDonald

All these shots were taken after the last main bearing failure of the LAST AN/FPS-24 in the USAF.


A view of the "final stop".


Another view of the sail at its final rest.


Personnel on top of the sail.

A view from on top of the sail.


The FPS-24 crew "upstairs".


A view of the feedhorn support.


Another view of the feedhorn support, showing the catwalk.


A size perspective - Lt. Laako at the feedhorn.


What a place to re-up!