NATO II, TURKEY - LAUNCH POSITION SITES
Since the disbandment of the Jupiter missiles and their respective launch sites spread out over the western
half of Turkey; industry, progress, and nature have taken their toll on the launch position remains. Here’s
some comparison photos that we’ve been able to capture from Google Earth from the earliest capture
dates to the most current.
Oldest Date Current Date
Çigli AFB Training Site: 8 Apr 2002 13 Jun 2016
LP-1, Foça: 8 Apr 2002 13 Jun 2016
LP-2, Gölmarmara: 11 Mar 2011 13 Jun 2016
LP-3, Aliağa: 19 Mar 2006 13 Jun 2016
LP-4, Manisa: 18 Oct 2009 13 Jun 2016
LP-5, Akhisar:
26 Jan 2002 13 Jun 2016
Jupiter SM-78 Weapon System
I&C Team 2, Çigli AB, Turkey 1961-1962
Chrysler Corporation Missile Division