History of Santa Rosa Island Air Force Station in Timeline
Santa Rosa Island Air Force Station was a US Air Force General Surveillance Radar station located 5.8 miles southwest of the Santa Rosa Island dock, California. Its primary function was general surveillance using radar technology. The station was closed in 1963, marking the end of its operational service. This station contributed to the broader air defense network during its period of operation.
July 11, 1950: Secretary of the Air Force request
On July 11, 1950, prompted by the start of the Korean War, the Secretary of the Air Force asked the Secretary of Defense for approval to expedite construction of the permanent network.
February 1952: 669th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron Assigned
In February 1952, the 669th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron was initially assigned by the 27th Air Division to Santa Rosa AFS and the squadron initially used an AN/CPS-6B radar.
1955: AN/FPS-3 search radar added
In 1955, the Air Force added an AN/FPS-3 search radar to the Santa Rosa Island AFS facility.
1958: AN/MPS-14 long-range height-finder radar added
In 1958, an AN/MPS-14 long-range height-finder radar was added to the Santa Rosa Island AFS.
1958: Relocation Plans
In 1958, plans were made to relocate the 669th AC&W Sq from Santa Rosa Island to the mainland.
March 1963: Operations Ceased
Due to budget reductions, operations at Santa Rosa Island AFS ceased on March 31, 1963, and the squadron moved to Lompoc AFS.
1963: Station Closed
In 1963, the Santa Rosa Island Air Force Station was closed.
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