Manned by the 903rd AC&W Squadron, Gettysburg became operational in 1956. The Air Force deactivated the 903rd Radar Squadron (SAGE) on 18 June 1968. The FAA continues to operate long-range radar there today using an AN/FPS-67B search radar atop the old AN/FPS-27 radar tower.
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Documents relating to 903rd Gettysburg AFS, SD
Gettysburg History, c. 1958
First Mess Hall Meal, Arctic Towers, Other 1956 News
FAA Radar article - 1999
Building Gettysburg AFS, 1955
Winter Scenes
Gettysburg AFS "Only A Legend" - 1999
FUDS Findings of Fact
Site Closing Newspaper Article
Work Progressing Rapidly, Sept. 1955 News
Site Roster
Photographs
Main Site Aerial Photos
Housing Area Aerial Photos
Offsite (Local) GATR Aerial Photos
Main Site Topographic Map
Housing Area Topographic Map
Site History (brief, official history)
Aerial Images
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Click this link: RADAR SITES
Input this data: Unit - 903; Site ID - M-99; SAGE ID - Z-99; Location - Gettysburg, SD.
