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Re: Thunderbolts near Chicago, or Northwest Suburbs IL?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 8:19 pm
by Stevan Z
I Wanna Name wrote:Anyone know if the thunderbolt by midway airport is still active? Can you get to the roof and see it?
No it is not an active siren. Last it was used was in the early 1990's or late 1980's.
Re: Thunderbolts near Chicago, or Northwest Suburbs IL?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 8:31 pm
by Chicagosiren-hunters
There is also a 2001-SRN about 1 mile away on the other side of the airport.
Re: Thunderbolts near Chicago, or Northwest Suburbs IL?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 9:51 pm
by Brendan Ahern
there are 2 2001's and a mod near midway. the mod is just east of Cicero ave at about 56th st. one 2001 is across from the airport at 55th and Laramie. The other is at 63rd and long.
Re: Thunderbolts near Chicago, or Northwest Suburbs IL?
Posted: Wed May 07, 2014 11:50 pm
by ACAP10
The Thunderbolt at Midway is not active, but still works. The controls are in the basement of the former fire department.
Re: Thunderbolts near Chicago, or Northwest Suburbs IL?
Posted: Thu May 08, 2014 1:28 am
by I Wanna Name
Well Darn. Thanks for the info though.