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The '''Kansas City Air Defense Sector''' (KCADS) is an inactive [[United States Air Force]] organization. Its last assignment was with the [[Air Defense Command]] [[29th Air Division]], being stationed at [[Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base]], [[Missouri]]. It was inactivated on 1 January 1962
The '''Kansas City Air Defense Sector''' (KCADS) is an inactive [[United States Air Force]] organization. Its last assignment was with the [[Air Defense Command]] [[29th Air Division]], being stationed at [[Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base]], [[Missouri]]. It was inactivated on 1 January 1962.


==History==
==History==
Established in January 1960 assuming control of former ADC [[Central Air Defense Force]] units with a mission to provide air defense of [[Kentucky]], [[Tennessee]] and [[Arkansas]] along with sections of southern [[Missouri]]; [[Illinois]]; [[Indiana]] and [[Ohio]]; western [[West Virginia]]; [[Virginia]]; [[North Carolina|North]] and [[South Carolina]]; northern [[Georgia (U.S. State)|Georgia]], [[Alabama]], [[Mississippi]], and small sections of northeast [[Texas]] and eastern [[Oklahoma]].
Established in January 1960 assuming control of former ADC [[Central Air Defense Force]] units with a mission to provide air defense of [[Kentucky]], [[Tennessee]] and [[Arkansas]] along with sections of southern [[Missouri]]; [[Illinois]]; [[Indiana]] and [[Ohio]]; western [[West Virginia]]; [[Virginia]]; [[North Carolina|North]] and [[South Carolina]]; northern [[Georgia (U.S. State)|Georgia]], [[Alabama]], [[Mississippi]], and small sections of northeast [[Texas]] and eastern [[Oklahoma]].


Operated a Manual Direction Center. The day-to-day operations of the command was to train and maintain tactical flying units flying jet interceptor aircraft ([[F-94 Starfire]]; [[F-102 Delta Dagger]]; [[F-106 Delta Dart]]) in a state of readiness with training missions and series of exercises with SAC and other units simulating interceptions of incoming enemy aircraft.
The organization provided command and control over several aircraft and RADAR squadrons. Also operated a [[Semi Automatic Ground Environment]] (SAGE) direction center.


Inactivated on 1 January 1962 as part of ADC reorganization and consolidation, the command's units being reassigned to several (20th, 34th, 32d) Air Divisions.
The sector was eliminated on 1 January 1962 as part of ADC reorganization and consolidation, the command's units being reassigned to several (20th, 34th, 32d) Air Divisions.


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===Assignments===
===Assignments===
* [[33d Air Division]], 1 January 1960
* [[33d Air Division]], 1 January 1960
* [[29th Air Division]], 1 July 1961-1 January 1962
* [[29th Air Division]], 1 July 1961 – 1 January 1962

===Stations===
* [[Richards-Gebaur AFB]], [[Missouri]], 1 January 1960 – 1 January 1962


===Components===
===Components===
==== Interceptor units====
* [[53d Fighter Group]] (Air Defense), 1 January-1 April 1960 (assigned to: [[Sioux City Municipal Airport]])


==== Radar facilities ====
==== Wing ====
* [[328th Fighter Wing]] (Air Defense)
* [[Semi Automatic Ground Environment|SAGE]] Direction Center (DC-08) located at: {{Coord|38|50|47|N|094|32|50|W|display=inline|name=KCADS-SAGE DC-08, CC-06}}
: [[Richards-Gebaur AFB]], Missouri, 1 February-1 July 1961
: Active 1960-31 Dec 1969
: Later supported [[20th Air Division|20th]], [[33d Air Division|33d]] and [[29th Air Division]]s
: Operated: [[AN/FSQ-7|AN/FSQ-7 Computer]]
: On 1 April 1966, the SAGE Direction Center was redesignated as a SAGE Combat Center (SCC). Deactivation occurred on 31 Dec 1969.


==== Groups ====
* GATR (Ground Air Transmitter Receiver) site (R-08) located at: {{Coord|38|49|16|N|094|33|06|W|display=inline|name=KCADS-GATR R-08}}
* [[53d Fighter Group]] (Air Defense)
: [[Sioux City Air Force Station|Sioux City Airport]], Iowa, 1 January-1 April 1960
* [[328th Fighter Group]] (Air Defense)
: [[Richards-Gebaur AFB]], Missouri, 1 January 1960 – 1 July 1961


===== Stations =====
====Radar squadrons====
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* [[725th Radar Squadron]]
* '''Belleville AFS, IL (P-70)''' 1952-1968 {{Coord|38|28|32|N|089|54|21|W|display=inline|name=Belleville AFS P-70}}
: [[Walnut Ridge AFS]], Arkansas, 1 January 1960 – 1 July 1961
: Location: 2 mi SE of Belleville IL
* [[738th Radar Squadron]]
: Radars: FPS-66A; FPS-6 (2)
: [[Olathe AFS]], Kansas, 1 January 1960 – 1 July 1961
: 798th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
* [[787th Radar Squadron]]
: Current Use: Vocational rehabilitation center
: [[Chandler AFS]], Minnesota, 1 January 1960 – 1 July 1961
: Gap Fillers
* [[789th Radar Squadron]]
:: Edgewood, MO (P-70B) {{Coord|39|19|17|N|091|09|08|W|display=inline|name=P-70B}}
: [[Omaha AFS]], Nebraska, 1 January 1960 – 1 July 1961
:: Vichy, MO (P-70C) {{Coord|38|08|08|N|091|46|24|W|display=inline|name=P-70C}}
:: Marquand, MO (P-70D) {{Coord|37|27|49|N|090|12|37|W|display=inline|name=P-70D}}
:: Neoga, IL (P-70F) {{Coord|39|20|15|N|088|23|48|W|display=inline|name=P-70F}}
:: Bowling Green, MO (P-70G) {{Coord|39|19|17|N|091|09|08|W|display=inline|name=P-70G}}

* '''Carmi AFS, IL (SM-137)''' 1956-1957 {{Coord|38|28|33|N|089|54|21|W|display=inline|name=Carmi AFS SM-137}}
: Location: 5.2 mi SE of Belleville IL
: Radars: TPS-1D
: 704th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
: Current Use: Mostly intact. Old USAF buildings used as light industry and storage yard. Housing in use as private residences.

* '''Duncanville AFS, TX (P-78)''' 1952-1964 {{Coord|32|38|55|N|096|54|25|W|display=inline|name=Duncanville AFS P-78}}
: Location: Duncanville TX, 5.0 mi NE
: Radars: AN/CPS-6B; FPS-10; FPS-6
: 745th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
: Current Use: Obliterated, now a city park.
: USAF site shared with Army for Nike missile-defense system (DF-30DC)

* '''Flintstone AFS, GA (SM-165)''' 1956-1961 {{Coord|34|57|25|N|085|22|55|W|display=inline|name=Flintstone AFS SM-165}}
: Location: 1.9 mi WxNW of Flintstone GA
: Radars: MPS-11; TPS-10D; FPS-6; FPS-8
: 867th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
: Current Use: - Athletic fields. Housing units are occupied.

* '''Fordland AFS, MO (P-68)''' 1952-1961 {{Coord|37|09|15|N|092|52|33|W|display=inline|name=Fordland AFS P-70}}
: Location: 3.6 mi E of Fordland MO
: Radars: FPS-3; FPS-4; TPS-10D; FPS-6
: 797th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
: Current Use: Ozark Correctional Center. Many USAF buildings remain in use.

* '''Guthrie AFS, WV (P-43)''' 1952-1968 {{Coord|38|26|35|N|081|40|50|W|display=inline|name=Guthrie AFS P-43}}
: Location: 5.3 mi NxNE of South Charleston WV
: Radars: FPS-67; FPS-6
: 783d Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
: Current Use: Guthrie Agricultural Center
: Gap Fillers
:: Bainbridge, OH (P-43A) {{Coord|39|15|35|N|083|14|16|W|display=inline|name=P-43A}}
:: Hellier, KY (P-43B) {{Coord|37|17|08|N|082|31|36|W|display=inline|name=P-43B}}
:: Owingsville, KY (P-43C/P-82B) {{Coord|38|11|31|N|083|49|01|W|display=inline|name=P-43C/P-82B}}
:: Lewisville, OH (P-43E) {{Coord|39|45|23|N|081|13|40|W|display=inline|name=P-43E}}

* '''Joelton AFS, TN (SM-145)''' 1957-1963 {{Coord|36|20|12|N|086|51|40|W|display=inline|name=Joelton AFS SM-145}}
: Location: 8.3 mi W of Goodlettsville TN
: Radars: MPS-11; TPS-10D; FPS-6; FPS-8
: 799th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
: Current Use: Mostly abandoned. Nashville FAA long-range radar site now data-tied into the Joint Surveillance System (post 9/11).
: Gap Filler
:: Bradyville, TN (SM-145A) {{Coord|35|42|11|N|086|12|30|W|display=inline|name=SM-145A}}

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* [[796th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron]]
* '''Lake City AFS, TN (P-42)''' 1952-1961 {{Coord|36|11|54|N|084|13|50|W|display=inline|name=Lake City AFS P-42}}
: [[Bartlesville AFS]], Oklahoma, 1 January 1960 – 1 June 1961
: Location: 4.4 mi WxSW of Lake City TN
* [[797th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron]]
: Radars: AN/CPS-6B; FPS-10 (2); FPS-6
: [[Fordland AFS]], Missouri, 1 January 1960 – 1 June 1961
: 663d Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
* [[798th Radar Squadron]]
: Current Use: Overgrown and abandoned. Appears to be a radio transmitter on the site.
: [[Belleville AFS]], Illinois, 1 January 1960 – 1 July 1961
: Gap Fillers
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:: Aquone, NC (P-42A) {{Coord|35|10|39|N|083|33|49|W|display=inline|name=P-42A}}
:: London, KY (P-42B) {{Coord|37|09|03|N|083|59|32|W|display=inline|name=P-42B}}
:: Melvin Hill, NC (P-42C) {{Coord|35|12|27|N|081|59|21|W|display=inline|name=P-42C}}


==See also==
* '''Marietta AFS, GA (M-111)''' 1956-1961 {{Coord|33|54|14|N|084|29|12|W|display=inline|name=Marietta AFS M-111}}
* [[List of USAF Aerospace Defense Command General Surveillance Radar Stations]]
: Location: 2.1 mi NE of Smyrna GA
* [[Aerospace Defense Command Fighter Squadrons]]
: Radars: MPS-11, FPS-8; TPS-10; FPS-6
: 653d Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
: Current Use: Completely obliterated. Redeveloped into Village Hill Shopping Center
: Gap Fillers
:: Barnesville, GA (M-111B): {{Coord|33|04|00|N|084|07|51|W|display=inline|name=M-111B}}
:: Elberton, GA (M-111E): {{Coord|34|05|02|N|082|55|10|W|display=inline|name=M-111E}}
:: Aquone, NC (M-111F): {{Coord|35|10|39|N|083|33|49|W|display=inline|name=M-111F}}
:: Melvin Hill, NC (M-111G): {{Coord|35|12|27|N|081|59|21|W|display=inline|name=M-111G}}


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* '''Owingsville AFS, KY''' (M-131) 1956-1957 {{Coord|38|11|31|N|083|49|01|W|display=inline|name=Owingsville AFS M-131}}
|image1=[http://www.radomes.org/museum/thumbs.php?pic=Richards-GebaurAFBMO&site=Richards-Gebaur+AFB,+MO SAGE facilities] }}
: Location: 4.3 mi NW of Owingsville KY
: Radars: TPS-1D
: 809th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
: Current Use: Abandoned. Used by the Kentucky DOT.

* '''Snow Mountain AFS, KY''' (P-82) 1952-1968 {{Coord|37|53|50|N|086|00|00|W|display=inline|name=Snow Mountain AFS P-82}}
: Location: 1.9 mi WxSW of Godman Army Airfield
: Radars: FPS-67B; FPS-6 (2)
: 784th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
: Current Use: Obliterated and abandoned
: Gap Fillers
:: Odon, IN (P-82A) {{Coord|38|52|19|N|086|59|46|W|display=inline|name=P-82A}}
:: Kingston, IN (P-82C) {{Coord|39|22|56|N|085|22|33|W|display=inline|name=P-82C}}
:: Madisonville, KY (P-82D) {{Coord|37|21|49|N|087|29|49|W|display=inline|name=P-82D}}

* '''Texarkana AFS, AR (M-91)''' 1955-1968 {{Coord|33|27|20|N|093|59|53|W|display=inline|name=Texarkana AFS M-91}}
: Location: 2.4 mi ExNE of Texarkana AR
: Radars: FPS-91A; MPS-14
: 703d Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
: Current Use: Used as part of Texarkana Regional Airport. Most USAF buildings still intact.

* '''Walnut Ridge AFS, AR (SM-143)''' 1956-1963 {{Coord|36|07|48|N|090|55|09|W|display=inline|name=Walnut Ridge AFS SM-143}}
: Location: 4.7 mi NxNE of Walnut Ridge A
: Radars: MPS-11; FPS-4; FPS-8; FPS-6 (2)
: 725th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
: Current Use: Civil Airport, Williams Baptist College. Some USAF buildings still intact.
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===Stations===
* [[Richards-Gebaur AFB]], [[Missouri]], 1 January 1960-1 January 1962


==References==
==References==
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{{Air Force Historical Research Agency}}
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{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
* A Handbook of Aerospace Defense Organization 1946 - 1980, by Lloyd H. Cornett and Mildred W. Johnson, Office of History, Aerospace Defense Center, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
* Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0892010924.
* Winkler, David F. (1997), Searching the skies: the legacy of the United States Cold War defense radar program. Prepared for United States Air Force Headquarters Air Combat Command.
* Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947-1977. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0912799129.
* Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. {{ISBN|0-89201-092-4}}.
* Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947-1977. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. {{ISBN|0-912799-12-9}}.
* [http://www.radomes.org/cgi-bin/museum/acwinfo2x.cgi?site=%22Richards-Gebaur+AFB,+MO%22&key=Richards-GebaurAFBMO&pic=Richards-GebaurAFBMO&doc=Richards-GebaurAFBMO Radomes.org Kansas City Air Defense Sector]
* [http://www.radomes.org/cgi-bin/museum/acwinfo2x.cgi?site=%22Richards-Gebaur+AFB,+MO%22&key=Richards-GebaurAFBMO&pic=Richards-GebaurAFBMO&doc=Richards-GebaurAFBMO Radomes.org Kansas City Air Defense Sector]

==External links==
* [http://www.radomes.org/museum/thumbs.php?pic=Richards-GebaurAFBMO&site=Richards-Gebaur+AFB,+MO Photos of Kansas City Air Defense Sector SAGE facilities]


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{{Aerospace Defense Command|state=collapsed}}


[[Category:Air defense sectors of the United States Air Force|Air Defense]]
[[Category:Air defense sectors of the United States Air Force|Kansas City]]
[[Category:SAGE sites]]
[[Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1962]]
[[Category:Radar networks]]
[[Category:1960 establishments in Missouri]]
[[Category:1962 disestablishments in Missouri]]

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Kansas City Air Defense Sector
Active1961–1962
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
RoleAir Defense
Part ofAir Defense Command
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The Kansas City Air Defense Sector (KCADS) is an inactive United States Air Force organization. Its last assignment was with the Air Defense Command 29th Air Division, being stationed at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base, Missouri. It was inactivated on 1 January 1962.

History

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Established in January 1960 assuming control of former ADC Central Air Defense Force units with a mission to provide air defense of Kentucky, Tennessee and Arkansas along with sections of southern Missouri; Illinois; Indiana and Ohio; western West Virginia; Virginia; North and South Carolina; northern Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and small sections of northeast Texas and eastern Oklahoma.

Operated a Manual Direction Center. The day-to-day operations of the command was to train and maintain tactical flying units flying jet interceptor aircraft (F-94 Starfire; F-102 Delta Dagger; F-106 Delta Dart) in a state of readiness with training missions and series of exercises with SAC and other units simulating interceptions of incoming enemy aircraft.

The sector was eliminated on 1 January 1962 as part of ADC reorganization and consolidation, the command's units being reassigned to several (20th, 34th, 32d) Air Divisions.

Lineage

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  • Established as Kansas City Air Defense Sector on 1 January 1960
Inactivated on 1 January 1962

Assignments

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Stations

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Components

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Wing

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Richards-Gebaur AFB, Missouri, 1 February-1 July 1961

Groups

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Sioux City Airport, Iowa, 1 January-1 April 1960
Richards-Gebaur AFB, Missouri, 1 January 1960 – 1 July 1961

Radar squadrons

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See also

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External image
image icon SAGE facilities

References

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Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency

  • A Handbook of Aerospace Defense Organization 1946 - 1980, by Lloyd H. Cornett and Mildred W. Johnson, Office of History, Aerospace Defense Center, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
  • Winkler, David F. (1997), Searching the skies: the legacy of the United States Cold War defense radar program. Prepared for United States Air Force Headquarters Air Combat Command.
  • Maurer, Maurer (1983). Air Force Combat Units Of World War II. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-89201-092-4.
  • Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings Lineage and Honors Histories 1947-1977. Maxwell AFB, Alabama: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-12-9.
  • Radomes.org Kansas City Air Defense Sector
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