RAF NATO Air Base Bruggen

RAF NATO Air Base Bruggen
Elmpt, Germany (DE)
RAF Bruggen, Germany was until June 15, 2001 a major station of the Royal Air Force.

RAF Bruggen was situated next to the village of Elmpt, approximately 43 km west of Düsseldorf near the German-Netherlands border. The base was named after the village of Bruggen, the nearest rail depot. Construction began in mid-1952 which involved the clearing of dense forest and draining of marshland. The station became active in 1953 during the rapid expansion of NATO forces in Europe.
RAF Bruggen, Germany was until June 15, 2001 a major station of the Royal Air Force.

RAF Bruggen was situated next to the village of Elmpt, approximately 43 km west of Düsseldorf near the German-Netherlands border. The base was named after the village of Bruggen, the nearest rail depot. Construction began in mid-1952 which involved the clearing of dense forest and draining of marshland. The station became active in 1953 during the rapid expansion of NATO forces in Europe.
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By: kjfitz

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