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The braille is odd... Still think Air Force Scrap.. some $$$$$$$ project that was scrapped and they came up for Military GSA Auction and were purchase for the RV Park as accommodations and being used by public they put braille inside denoting walls / light / exit /... take a photo of the braille plaque and maybe some one on CD can read the message.. The rotary vent on top much has been used for circulation of air. Looks like a neat place too camp... just check for those big snakes !!
Aircraft Bone Yard... some where out west I think Arizona ?
That's what I thought you were asking... I think we drove past it on vacation 2010. Long ways from there!
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These obviously were surplus scrap that someone was able to get and use for their own purpose. If the government used these domes (as is) they would not have a wooden floor with cement steps going up to them. They used them for some “other” purpose associated with the mission. So a third party acquired the domes and placed them in this same location that the pictures were taken. Why did they have them? There was a vent at the top which might have been added after they got them from government. It’s a good place to smoke meat or make beef jerky. Last week I bought some out of this world beef jerky perhaps it was made right here where these photos were taken.
SATX56 ,,, what military base was nearby? (Lackland AFB?)
You might contact the local historian of any nearby community or the military base, show them the photos and see what information they can supply.
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SATX56 ,,,, if I used google maps, where would I start to look for this area? I'm wondering if a view from above would have some answers? And have you tried the google maps on this before?
I started to post coordinates and the URL looking straight at them last night. I'd just been kind of wanting to keep secret at least locally! So I didn't. But.....
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The braille is odd... Still think Air Force Scrap.. some $$$$$$$ project that was scrapped and they came up for Military GSA Auction and were purchase for the RV Park as accommodations and being used by public they put braille inside denoting walls / light / exit /... take a photo of the braille plaque and maybe some one on CD can read the message.. The rotary vent on top much has been used for circulation of air. Looks like a neat place too camp... just check for those big snakes !!
The domino looking braille or code (doubt it's braille) as letters are not raised. Yes perfect for snakes and we were looking believe me. But hot as it was they were likely laying low in a hole somewhere.
These objects are about a 1/4 mile, maybe, from where JFK gave a speech the day before his assassination.
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Brooks Air Force Base also known and dedicated as Brooks Aerospace Medical Center Nov. 21, 1963. Now part of the military downsizing it has been turned into city facilities and other uses. Part is still very Chernobyl (ghost town) looking as it is still in transition. This is a link to area at the southern end of the base. This satellite photo is at least a couple years old I assume.
You see there are 10 total objects. The RV park to the left or just west of the objects was still in use. The park is now abandoned and vandalized likely by kids from the privacy fenced neighborhood to the near south.
It's like a KOA and the little cabins they have.. most likely some sort of shipping container Government Excess Auction and some sharp mind said they would work as a sleeping /camping quarters. Most like paid almost next too nothing getting them. Probably back in the late 60's early 70's when camping was going strong.
Something like this for a camp ground.. http://www.agri-plastics.net/calfhutches.html <<<<<< with out the fence. Perfect little place for 2 and a sleeping bag. No feeding bowl or water bowl. On a concrete or wood platform you would have all most the same set up as the domes.
Then for 4 people use the Group Hutch...
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It's like a KOA and the little cabins they have.. most likely some sort of shipping container Government Excess Auction and some sharp mind said they would work as a sleeping /camping quarters. Most like paid almost next too nothing getting them. Probably back in the late 60's early 70's when camping was going strong.
I've lived within a mile or two of this site my entire life and never knew it existed. It's well hidden and certainly was even more difficult to access in earlier times than it is now. The RV park alone was a big surprise. Thinking to myself who in the world would have even known of this place.
It's like a KOA and the little cabins they have.. most likely some sort of shipping container Government Excess Auction and some sharp mind said they would work as a sleeping /camping quarters. Most like paid almost next too nothing getting them. Probably back in the late 60's early 70's when camping was going strong.
Those are animal enclosures. We have a KOA further north closer to Fort Sam Houston. Still not convinced of anything. If for animal shelters ..why no windows. They might be ok in the winter here but summer temps would roast an animal in one. Could have been a winter campsite for girl or boy scouts. But, there's a huge boy scout campground on the other side of town. They definitely look old but I can't imagine them being from the 70's in same location..
Those are animal enclosures. We have a KOA further north closer to Fort Sam Houston. Still not convinced of anything. If for animal shelters ..why no windows. They might be ok in the winter here but summer temps would roast an animal in one. Could have been a winter campsite for girl or boy scouts. But, there's a huge boy scout campground on the other side of town. They definitely look old but I can't imagine them being from the 70's in same location..
Would be hot in your area.. But they would work in a cooler climate as a Human Shelter little wood door on front a little light in the ceiling.. as you said Boy Scout / Girl Scout camp shelter Seeing it was next too a AFB.. still could be a nose cones made by a company named Gemini..
I still worry about those dang snakes..
Would be hot in your area.. But they would work in a cooler climate as a Human Shelter little wood door on front a little light in the ceiling.. as you said Boy Scout / Girl Scout camp shelter Seeing it was next too a AFB.. still could be a nose cones made by a company named Gemini..
I still worry about those dang snakes..
If you look around to the north you'll see the base buildings and hangars. Planes haven't flown out of there since 1960 or 61' I think. There are a couple fuselages used for training purposes still visible. There were static displays of "Weightless" Aircraft used in early weightless training. I'm thinking the cones were made by a company named Gemini and still very curious as to the coding system.
This is where JFK stood to dedicate the Aerospace Medical Center the day before his assassination. http://goo.gl/maps/5JpG4
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I think we drove past it on vacation 2010. Long ways from there! 
