Friday, August 17, 2007

Glenview Naval Airstation

So, it seems there was more going on at Glenview NAS than people thought. In a joint operation with the Chicago Outfit and the CIA in early 1960, Fulgencio Batista was living in Glenview and directing the training of Cuban nationals in anticipation of the invasion of Cuba. Richard Cain and Dr. Anthony DeVarona were the principals in the operation, and when Batista wasn't on the scene getting involved himself, he was taking refuge in Richard Cain's home.

I've been in touch with the folks at the museum on the grounds, the station is closed now, and not surprisingly they had no idea that this activity had been going on.

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