Doolittle Raiders Multi-Cache
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After the surprise attack at Pearl Harbor, 140 Army Air Corps
personnel were brought to Eglin Main, Wagner Field, Duke Field and
Eglin Auxiliary Fields No. 1 and No. 3, to train for a "dangerous
secret mission." They were told any violations of secrecy could
mean that the lives of hundreds of people would be put at risk.
Little did they know they would be part of the war's turning point
and ultimately be recorded in history as American heroes.
Learn more about the "Doolittle Raiders" as you complete this
simple two-stage multi cache.
You will need to find the memorial sign at stage one to complete
the following formula for the coordinates for the final
stage:
First date on sign = Mar A-BC, DEFG
Second date on sign = April HI, JKLM
Final coordinates:
N 30 FD.AGH W 086 JK.ILF
~~FTF Congrats (and #6000 - wow!) to
KFBoom~~
Both stages of this cache are technically within the Eglin Air
Force Base reservation. A recreational pass is required to be on
this part of the reservation.Passes cost $12 (2009) for October -
September and come with a great map. A pass can be obtained from
Eglin AFB Natural Resources Branch (Jackson Guard Office), located
at 107 Highway 85 North, Niceville FL 32578. See GCKC1A or
coordinates N 30° 31.480 W 086° 29.585. Office hours are:
Monday-Thursday 7:00-4:30pm; Friday 7:00am-6:00pm; Saturday
7:00am-12:30pm; Closed on Sunday and Federal Holidays. A pass can
be obtained by going to Jackson Guard or by mail. (See above
address). Mail a copy of your most recent pass to Jackson Guard at
above address with any changes in address noted. It takes 1 to 2
weeks to process. If you do not have a pass, mail a copy of your
driver’s license with your phone number. Payment by mail must
be by check. They will accept it made out to Jackson Guard. Phone #
is (850)882-4164. A pass can also be obtained immediately by going
to Jackson Guard in person during office hours.
Additional Hints
(Decrypt)
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