Recent Photos of Grafton GFA, ND
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The following photos were made by Tom Page on 1 August 2023
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East side of the former gap-filler radar building; the radar-equipment section is on the left, and the diesel-generator section is on the right (looking west)
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South side / radar-equipment section of the former GF radar building; the AN/FPS-14 radar tower stood at the far left. (looking north-northwest)
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The west and south sides of the former radar building; the radar tower stood at the left. (looking north-northeast)
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The west end of the building where the radar tower once stood; the diesel-generator section is on the left. The three radar-tower foundations/footings are seen in the forground. (looking east)
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Inside the "L" ---- the diesel-generator section is on the left, and the radar-equipment section is on the right. The radar tower stood at the far right. (looking southeast)
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The diesel-generator section of the former radar building (looking south-southwest)
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A close-up of one of the three radar-tower foundations/footings
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The following 2003 photos and captions contributed by Mark Morgan, Radomes Staff and WADS Historian
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Overall view of the facility, looking south from North Dakota State Highway 17. It`s proximity to Grafton Municipal is readily apparent..
The east face of the building.
The foundations and mounting bolts for the FPS-14 tower.
Another view of the east face.
Another overall shot. The structure is in excellent condition although its use is unknown.
From the web site http://www.airnav.com/airport/KGAF
