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DEWLine Museum – The Distant Early Warning Radar Line
Brian (Simon) JeffreySelf-appointed curator Brian served as a Radician (electronic technician) on the DEWLine from 1960 to 1963. The experience left him with a passion for all things DEWLine and you can read about his personal adventures by clicking on the globe icon below..
Only those associated with this massive construction project know the extent of the difficulties involved, the hardships endured, and the intense effort required to build this surveillance system in so short a time. The museum's purpose is to provide information for non-DEWLiners, Cold War historians, and others who want to learn more about the Distant Early Warning Radar Line (DEWLine). From 1957-93, the DEWLine served as an electronic barrier, or eyes in the sky, between the two major Cold War antagonists, the USSR and the United States.
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