Detroit Air Defense Sector, Military defense installation in Battle Creek, Michigan.
The Detroit Air Defense Sector operated advanced radar systems and coordinated aircraft operations from its command center at Custer Air Force Station.
From 1957 to 1966, this Air Force facility monitored the airspace over Michigan, northeast Indiana, and Ohio during periods of Cold War tensions.
The installation represented the integration of military personnel with local communities through employment opportunities and regional defense coordination programs.
The facility utilized dual AN/FSQ-7 computers in its SAGE Direction Center to process radar data and coordinate defensive responses across multiple military units.
The sector managed various interceptor squadrons operating different aircraft types, including F-86 Sabre, F-89 Scorpion, and F-106 Delta Dart fighters.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.32170,-85.26670
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:01
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