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1362 BU DET #1, Ft Tilden, NY
U.S. Army
1362 BU DET #1, stationed at Fort Tilden, New York, was a detachment of the 1362nd Base Unit of the Army Air Forces during and after World War II. Established in the early 1940s, the detachment played a critical role in supporting coastal defense and air operations around the New York metropolitan area. Its personnel were responsible for operating radar sites, maintaining communications, and providing logistical support for air defense missions. The unit remained active at Fort Tilden through the postwar period, contributing to the region’s security during the early years of the Cold War before eventual deactivation as military priorities shifted.
