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General Area: Apache Junction, AZ Site Type/Program: FUDS Location: The former Williams Field Bomb Target Range #2 is located approximately 7 miles southeast of Apache Junction, Arizona in Pinal County. The site consisted of 640 acres and is located in Section 13, Township 1 South, Range 9 East. The site is desert land used for cattle grazing. Brief History: There is no acquisition or disposal information available for this site. The site was established as a practice bombing range in support of Williams Field in Higley, Arizona. Historical documents and evidence on the site indicate that M38A2 practice bombs were used. Planned improvements consisted of a road, oiled rings, a target structure, and fencing. Known improvements consisted of aiming circles and a target structure. The target was marked with several aiming circles, the largest of which was 1000' diameter. There was a wood structure at the target center, most likely a wooden pyramid. There is wood debris at the target center and a large amount of practice bomb debris within the aiming circles. There is practice bomb debris widely scattered outside the aiming circles. The area inside the aiming circle is 18 acres. |
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Range / Site Description: Associated Munitions: M38A2 practice bombs. Activities Completed: The Archives Search Report (ASR) for Williams Field Bomb Target Range #2 was completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, in June 1998. Issues: The Huntsville Center Technical Advisory Group met and discussed this ASR on 27 October 1998 and concurs with the recommendation of EE/CA for the entire site as confirmed debris from M38-series practice bombs were encountered by the SI Team during their inspection of this FUDS. Other Information: EE/CA |
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