Information for Grand Rapids AFS, MN

Latitude: 47-14-27 N, Longitude: 093-30-55 W

Call Sign(s): Arrow Poison


Perm ID Sage ID JSS ID Unit Location Early
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Final
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SM-138 Z-138   707 Grand Rapids AFS, MN FPS-3; FPS-6; FPS-20A; FPS-6B; FPS-67 FPS-67; FPS-6B, FPS-6 1957 01 Aug 1963 Plans for an AN/FPS-28 FD search radar were cancelled. The main site has been cleared away. New buildings now stand. The family housing area is still intact and is beneficially occupied.
SM-138A       Backus, MN **         ** Gap-Filler Annex. In original ADC plans, but never was built.

Current Use: New construction; unsure of the function.

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