A mystery has been sparked after an 'air raid siren' was activated at the former RAF Coltishall Airbase in Badersfield.

It’s hard to miss the retro-looking tower standing over 200 feet tall on Taylor Street in downtown Columbia. Rumors claim its an old alert system in the event of a tornado or Lake Murray Dam breach.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HOLYOKE ― Every Friday at noon, a Cold War-era siren mounted atop a pale green caboose has issued a startling, historic blast.

The author reflects on the history of Muncie's outdoor warning sirens, originally used for air raid drills during World War II and the Cold War. Delaware County's first air raid system was tested in ...

HOLYOKE ― Every Friday at noon, a Cold War-era siren mounted atop a pale green caboose has issued a startling, historic blast. “You can’t be outside directly,” said Tina Walsh, recalling the first ...