WeirdNJTV (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Hey thanks sloiselle1. Yes, we were wearing lav mics for the outdoor speaking parts.

sloiselle1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Wow, you did a pro job on the audio capture and post. Were the speakers (outside) wearing lav mics? I couldn't hear any wind noise, almost like the dialog was dubbed in later - nicely done!

comdrsca (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I have very distinct memories of touring a Nike Ajax site right here in our small town, It was designated D-51 Grosse Ile NAS. My adventurous friends and i toured the 3 silos there several times in the late 70s thru early 80s. This site was never updated to Nike Hercules, so it was deemed obsolete in 1962. I distinctly remember the darkness below, the acrid smells, and the sign on the wall stenciled saying "Make sure JATO Fins do not extend over platform when raising to surface" Cool cool cool

djl9198 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

They just demolished an abandoned one in Erial, NJ (Gloucester Township), where I live, in 2002. I went there a few times in middle school and it was creepy as hell. The silos were all rusted and hollowed out with only a ladder and platform left. It was a cool experience though.

joemomma53 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Lol i've seen that so many times. In fact, i went there as a class trip twice.

wesvt1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I grew up near the Summit NJ Nike base back in the mid-60's. Me and my friends spent a lot of time exploring the abandoned silo's and this video brings back the memories vividly. Opening the doors, going down the steps into the concrete caverns, I remember the toxic smells, and the mysterious red liquid that we walked around in. Its a wonder we all don't have cancer.Thanks for sharing your video, a real treat down memory lane.

BigPuschlerX (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Interesting, must be a weird time back then. 5*

classicandmore (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Great work guys!

bpkeane1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

In 1974 they transformed a nike missile base into a horseback riding stables. NY-73 Summitwas operational from 1958-62

bpkeane1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Last month in Union County during a Freeholders Public Meeting some lambrainedfreeholder told a speaker that the NY-73Summit missile base was "Restricted Information" The Watchung Stables sit on topof what was the launcher bay. It operated from1958 to 1962.