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Originally Posted by MSD
I played soccer on Old Dam Road in Fairfield. I remember my mom telling me "don't climb the fence, that's a missile launcher site." By the time I was old enough to understand it, the site had been demolished. I remember looking over the fence and seeing the Nike Ajax batteries. Considering the radiation levels compared to background levels in the nearby woods, I suspect they secretly installed NIKE Hercules missiles there, but there's no way I can prove it. Disappointingly, there's no sign of there ever having been a missile site in Fairfield.
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There's no left over ruins at all? That is disappointing, the best part of exploring is poking around those old left over foundations and remaining buildings. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if they had Hercules missiles stationed there, I think they accounted for about a third of the missiles kept at these sites.
It amazes me how much of this stuff was done right in our back yards. You would think it would be hidden away on a base or built out in the middle of nowhere well away from the general population. It makes you realize just how vulnerable we really are.
You might enjoy this link if you haven't already seen it. It lists all the Nike sites in your state....or anywhere you might be looking for one. Also comes complete with maps if you're looking to find it.
Missile Sites