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Nike Missile Battery SF-88 (San Francisco Bay Defense)

1954
California
Era
Indian Wars and Frontier Conflicts
Year
1954
Location
California
Status
Historical record
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Outcome
Operated 1954–1974; restored and now a National Park Service museum site in Marin Headlands
The Battle

History & Significance

The only fully restored Nike missile battery in the US, operated by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Nike sites ringed every major US city from the mid-1950s to mid-1970s — ~300 batteries total.

Casualties & Losses

None

Forces Involved

US Army 49th Artillery Brigade: Nike Ajax (1954) then Nike Hercules missiles; crew ~100

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Nike Missile Battery SF-88 (San Francisco Bay Defense) take place?
Nike Missile Battery SF-88 (San Francisco Bay Defense) took place in 1954.
Where was Nike Missile Battery SF-88 (San Francisco Bay Defense) fought?
Nike Missile Battery SF-88 (San Francisco Bay Defense) was fought in California, United States.
What was the outcome of Nike Missile Battery SF-88 (San Francisco Bay Defense)?
Operated 1954–1974; restored and now a National Park Service museum site in Marin Headlands
What was the significance of Nike Missile Battery SF-88 (San Francisco Bay Defense)?
The only fully restored Nike missile battery in the US, operated by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Nike sites ringed every major US city from the mid-1950s to mid-1970s — ~300 batteries total.
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Source

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