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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1941-1945) - A [[World War II]] U.S. Army Radar Site established in 1941. Used to provide early warning of enemy aircraft approaching the North Carolina Coast. Located in the town of Davis in Carteret County, North Carolina. Deactivated in 1945. Also known as [[Station AWS-15]] and [[Davis AWS Station]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1941-1945) - A [[World War II]] U.S. Army Radar Site established in 1941. Used to provide early warning of enemy aircraft approaching the North Carolina Coast. Located in the town of Davis in Carteret County, North Carolina. Deactivated in 1945. Also known as [[Station AWS-15]] and [[Davis AWS Station]]. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
This radar site was established in late December 1941 just after Pearl Harbor and the entry of the U.S. into [[World War II]]. This site was a part of a chain of radar stations along the East Coast of the United States and Canada. These secret radar sites were built to provide early warning of approaching enemy aircraft and ships but also served to assist friendly aircraft that were lost or had in-flight emergencies. | This radar site was established in late December 1941 just after Pearl Harbor and the entry of the U.S. into [[World War II]]. This site was a part of a chain of radar stations along the East Coast of the United States and Canada. These secret radar sites were built to provide early warning of approaching enemy aircraft and ships but also served to assist friendly aircraft that were lost or had in-flight emergencies. | ||
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== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Reportedly only the antenna pads still remain. | Reportedly only the antenna pads still remain. The site was visited but no remains were located. | ||
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Davis WWII Radar Site (1941-1945) - A World War II U.S. Army Radar Site established in 1941. Used to provide early warning of enemy aircraft approaching the North Carolina Coast. Located in the town of Davis in Carteret County, North Carolina. Deactivated in 1945. Also known as Station AWS-15 and Davis AWS Station. HistoryThis radar site was established in late December 1941 just after Pearl Harbor and the entry of the U.S. into World War II. This site was a part of a chain of radar stations along the East Coast of the United States and Canada. These secret radar sites were built to provide early warning of approaching enemy aircraft and ships but also served to assist friendly aircraft that were lost or had in-flight emergencies.
ClosureDeactivated in fall of 1945. The SCR-270/SCR-271 Radar equipment was later declared obsolete by AG letter 17 Jan 1946. Tower and equipment to be disposed of while the buildings were retained. Current StatusReportedly only the antenna pads still remain. The site was visited but no remains were located.
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