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Fliegerhorst Illesheim was built by the German [[Luftwaffe]] beginning in 1934, with construction completing in 1936. This construction was in conjunction with the Hohenfels Maneuver Training Area (MTA) and in violation of post World War I agreements. |
Fliegerhorst Illesheim was built by the German [[Luftwaffe]] beginning in 1934, with construction completing in 1936. This construction was in conjunction with the Hohenfels Maneuver Training Area (MTA) and in violation of post World War I agreements. |
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In 1936, the airfield went into operation as a supply, maintenance and repair facility for the Luftwaffe. The Castle Berlichingen in Illesheim was used for the Headquarters. The same year the Bahnhof and the Post Office were built. |
In 1936, the airfield went into operation as a supply, maintenance and repair facility for the Luftwaffe. The Castle Berlichingen in Illesheim was used for the Headquarters. The same year the Bahnhof and the Post Office were built. Only one combat unit was assigned during the 1930s, Zerstörergeschwader 52 (ZG 52), during mid-1939 equipped with early-model [[Messerschmitt Bf 109]]Ds.<ref name="vit1">[http://www.ww2.dk The Luftwaffe, 1933-45]</ref> |
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===German use during World War II=== |
===German use during World War II=== |
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With the breakout of [[World War II]], two bomber units, Kampfgeschwader 76 (KG 76) and KG 51 were assgned briefly, KG 76 being transitioned at Illesheim from [[Dornier Do 17]]Z light bombers to [[Junkers Ju 88]]A mediums in 1940/41. KG 51 underwent transition training from the Ju 88 to the [[Messerschmitt Me 410] for 10 months during 1942 before being assigned to the Western Front.<ref name="vit1"/> |
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In addition to the transition trainig, Illesheim served as a major supply Depot for German [[Wehrmacht]] forces in Sicily and Crete. Only about 20% of the material utilized by the Depot was kept on the airfield. For security reasons, the remainder was distributed throughout the surrounding villages.<ref name="vit1"/> |
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In 1943, in response to the Allied air attacks on Germany, the base transitioned to a day/night interceptor airfield as part of the "[[Defense of the Reich]]" campaign by the Luftwaffe. For the next two years, a series of Bf 110, Me 410, Bf 109G, Fw 190A and Ju 88 units were assigned to Illesheim. Nachtjagdgeschwader 6 (NJG 6), a Bf 110 unit, was credited with 200 confirmed Allied kills. <ref name="vit1"/> |
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| ⚫ | Between 1943-1944 Illesheim was only attacked twice, once along the railroad tracks and once on the airfield with two drone aircraft being destroyed as a result. In early April 1945, the last Luftwaffe unit, Zerstörergeschwader 101 (ZG 101), flying a mixture of Bf 110s and Ju 88s, left the airfield, taking with them everything that could be transported and burning the rest.<ref name="vit1"/> |
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===USAAF use=== |
===USAAF use=== |
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===United States Army use=== |
===United States Army use=== |
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Since 1947, there has been a succession of US units with a variety of missions stationed at Illesheim. In the late 50's and early 60's new construction was accomplished to include troop billets, a dining facility, and family housing apartments. Major renovations occurred in 1973, and in 1985-1987 the Flight Simulator was constructed. |
Since 1947, there has been a succession of US units with a variety of missions stationed at Illesheim. In the late 50's and early 60's new construction was accomplished to include troop billets, a dining facility, and family housing apartments. Major renovations occurred in 1973, and in 1985-1987 the Flight Simulator was constructed. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 02:04, 22 October 2009
| Storck Barracks/Illesheim Kaserne Illesheim Airfield (R-10) | |
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 Main gate at Storck Barracks, 1968 | |
| Coordinates | 49°28′24″N 010°23′11″E / 49.47333°N 10.38639°E |
| Type | Military Garrision |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | United States Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1936 |
| Built by |  Luftwaffe |
| In use | 1936-1945 (Luftwaffe) Apr 1945-May 1947 (USAAF) May 1947-Current (United States Army) |
Storck Barracks/Illesheim Kaserne is a United States Army facility in Germany, located about 15 miles northwest of Ansbach (Bavaria), about 240 miles south-southwest of Berlin.
Storck Barracks is part of the United States Army Garrison (USAG) Franconia. It is named after Colonel Louis J. Storck, who served as Executive Officer for the 4th Armored Division, Commander of Combat Command A and the 37th Armored Regiment, and S-3 and Commander of the 704th Tank Destroyer Battalion in World War II. Colonel Storck was awarded the Silver Star posthumously for his gallantry in action near Raids, France from July 17th to 25th, 1944.
It is the home of the The 2-159 Aviation Brigade, 3-159 Aviation Brigade, both equipped with the Boeing AH-64 Apache; D Co 412th Aviation Support Brigade and the Aviation Operations Detachment (AOD). It has a Commissary, Post Exchange, Gas Station and Shoppette. It also has an Elementary School and Family Housing.
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Fliegerhorst Illesheim was built by the German Luftwaffe beginning in 1934, with construction completing in 1936. This construction was in conjunction with the Hohenfels Maneuver Training Area (MTA) and in violation of post World War I agreements.
In 1936, the airfield went into operation as a supply, maintenance and repair facility for the Luftwaffe. The Castle Berlichingen in Illesheim was used for the Headquarters. The same year the Bahnhof and the Post Office were built. Only one combat unit was assigned during the 1930s, Zerstörergeschwader 52 (ZG 52), during mid-1939 equipped with early-model Messerschmitt Bf 109Ds.[1]
German use during World War II
With the breakout of World War II, two bomber units, Kampfgeschwader 76 (KG 76) and KG 51 were assgned briefly, KG 76 being transitioned at Illesheim from Dornier Do 17Z light bombers to Junkers Ju 88A mediums in 1940/41. KG 51 underwent transition training from the Ju 88 to the [[Messerschmitt Me 410] for 10 months during 1942 before being assigned to the Western Front.[1]
In addition to the transition trainig, Illesheim served as a major supply Depot for German Wehrmacht forces in Sicily and Crete. Only about 20% of the material utilized by the Depot was kept on the airfield. For security reasons, the remainder was distributed throughout the surrounding villages.[1]
In 1943, in response to the Allied air attacks on Germany, the base transitioned to a day/night interceptor airfield as part of the "Defense of the Reich" campaign by the Luftwaffe. For the next two years, a series of Bf 110, Me 410, Bf 109G, Fw 190A and Ju 88 units were assigned to Illesheim. Nachtjagdgeschwader 6 (NJG 6), a Bf 110 unit, was credited with 200 confirmed Allied kills. [1]
Between 1943-1944 Illesheim was only attacked twice, once along the railroad tracks and once on the airfield with two drone aircraft being destroyed as a result. In early April 1945, the last Luftwaffe unit, Zerstörergeschwader 101 (ZG 101), flying a mixture of Bf 110s and Ju 88s, left the airfield, taking with them everything that could be transported and burning the rest.[1]
USAAF use
On the 13th of April the 101st Cavalry Group, US Army captured Illesheim. US Air Force elements used the airfield as a base for combat operations against Nazi Germany from April to May 1945.
United States Army use
Since 1947, there has been a succession of US units with a variety of missions stationed at Illesheim. In the late 50's and early 60's new construction was accomplished to include troop billets, a dining facility, and family housing apartments. Major renovations occurred in 1973, and in 1985-1987 the Flight Simulator was constructed.
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