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- Some of the men of the 685th Air Warning Squadron at Sandy Cove, Fogo Island - July 1943.
There were 52 USAF personnel at this complex.
Courtesy Frank Burke.
- One of the 30 calibre machine guns strategically located around the Fargo Island radar station - 1943.
There were seven machine guns placed in sandbag enclosures which were used to protect the station against enemy attack.
Courtesy Frank Burke.
- The main part of the complex showing the barracks, mess hall and operations building - 1943.
The radar antenna can be seen in the background on Radar Hill.
Courtesy Frank Burke.
- The US supply boat Captain Mitchell - 1943.
This vessel made regular runs from St. John's to bring supplies, men and equipment to Sandy Cove from 1943 to 1944.
Courtesy Frank Burke.
- S/Sgt. Joe Santomas at the controls of the transmitter in the Communications Room on Radar Hill - 1943.
The unit operated on 600 watts, 1900 KC at night and 3800 KC during the day. During its two years of operation, not one moment of down time was experienced.
Courtesy Frank Burke.
- SCR270 radar console - 1943.
Courtesy Don Helgeson.
- SCR270 radar antenna - 1943.
Courtesy Don Helgeson.
- SCR271 radar antenna - 1943.
Courtesy Don Helgeson.
- The radar complex at Fogo Island - 1943.
Courtesy Assorted Sources.
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