Russian Bombers
Photograph
Two photographs of Soviet Cold-War-era long-range aircraft.
The four-propeller airplane photo is labeled on the back as "1st Russian Tupolev TU-95 "Bear D", reconnaissance-bomber. Intercepted by our crew off the coast of Iceland August 19, 1981" 8x10 inches
The jet photo is stamped as an Associated Press Wirephoto and includes a newspaper clipping "Soviet TU16 Badger Strategic Bomber 4 Mar 20 1964T" Edge torn off print, 7.5x8.5 inches.
Photos are enclosed in a Fotomat folder.
2023.54.14
Print, photograph
These were the kinds of enemy aircraft Saugatuck's Mt. Baldhead radar annex was designed to spot.
Cold War 1947-1991
Winthers, Sally
126 A+B Radar Parts
Mount Baldhead Gap-Filler Radar Annex 1956-present
11/30/2023
11/30/2023