- Magic Mountain (bunker)
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Magic Mountain Part of United States Air Forces Europe RAF Alconbury Type Bunker Coordinates 52°22′35.41″N 0°12′56.21″W / 52.3765028°N 0.2156139°W. Built 1989 Built by United States Air Force In use 1989-1991 Open to
the publicYes Controlled by English Heritage Battles/wars Cold War Magic Mountain is the name of a bunker at RAF Alconbury that was in use from 1989-1991. At the time it was built, it was designed to withstand a direct nuclear attack. It was built to ensure that the 17th Reconnaissance Wing would always have a command post for its TR-1A aircraft. It was built with its own power plant, communications facilities, air supply, and decontamination facility. During its operation, it was officially known as Building 210.
Today, the facility has been refurbished with plans for it to be used as an emergency facility in the event of a natural disaster.
See also
- The Notch The nickname of a bunker in the United States state of Massachusetts which would've helped ensure the operation of the Eighth Air Force in the event of a nuclear attack. It was constructed about thirty years earlier than Magic Mountain.
External links
- http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33506583/ns/world_news-fall_of_the_berlin_wall_20_years_later
- http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.1200
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