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'''Wiesbaden Air Force Base''' was selected as the site for Headquarters, [[United States Air Forces in Europe]] in [[1947]], in large part due to it's proximity to [[Frankfurt am Main]], where the U.S. Seventh Army was Headquartered. |
'''Wiesbaden Air Force Base''' was selected as the site for Headquarters, [[United States Air Forces in Europe]] in [[1947]], in large part due to it's proximity to [[Frankfurt am Main]], where the U.S. Seventh Army was Headquartered. |
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In [[1948]] the facilty served as the hub for all activities supporting the [[Berlin Airlift]], with around-the-clock flights from Wiesbaden Air Base to Tempelhof Airport. |
In [[1948]] the facilty served as the hub for all activities supporting the [[Berlin Airlift]], with around-the-clock flights from Wiesbaden Air Base to Tempelhof Airport. Airmen from Wiesbaden distinguished themselves in support of "Operation Vittles". C-52's and C-84 "Flying Boxcars" of the 60th Troop Carrier Group flew missions daily from Wiesbaden to Tempelhof Airport in the beleaguered city of Berlin. During one day's operations more than 80 tons of food and supplies were airlifted from Wiesbaden Air Base. The streets of Wiesbaded Air Base were named after servicemen that gave their lives during the Berlin Airlift. |
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In [[1973]] HQ USAFE was relocated to [[Ramstein Air Base]], near [[Kaiserslautern]]. The Air Force moved most personnel out of Wiesbaden in [[1975]] as part of Operation '''Creek Swap''', in wich most Army facilities in Kaiserslautern were turned over to the Air Force, in exchange for the facilities at Wiesbaden. |
In [[1973]] HQ USAFE was relocated to [[Ramstein Air Base]], near [[Kaiserslautern]]. The Air Force moved most personnel out of Wiesbaden in [[1975]] as part of Operation '''Creek Swap''', in wich most Army facilities in Kaiserslautern were turned over to the Air Force, in exchange for the facilities at Wiesbaden. An Army Armored Brigade was stationed at Wiesbaden in the mid 1970s until it was replaced by the 3D Combat Support Command and 12th Aviation Brigade in the mid 1980s. From [[1975]] through [[1993]] Wiesbaden was a joint Army/Air Force community with a service-wide reputation for excellence that was enhanced by the strong bonds that developed between these organizations. |
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'''Lindsey Air Station''' |
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An Army Armored Brigade was stationed at Wiesbaden in the mid 1970s until it was replaced by the 3D Combat Support Command and 12th Aviation Brigade in the mid 1980s. From [[1975]] through [[1993]] Wiesbaden was a joint Army/Air Force community with a service-wide reputation for excellence that was enhanced by the strong bonds that developed between these organizations. |
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The USAF, however, retained a small presence at '''Lindsey Air Station''', with the 7100th Air Base Group, an administrative part of Wiesbaden Air Base. Lindsey AS was established at an Army Air Force installation on [[13 November]] [[1946]], having previously been a German Army facility named ''Schiersteiner Kaserne''. |
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Lindsey achieved its greatest prominence between [[December]] [[1953]] and [[14 March]] [[1973]] when it was host base for Headquarters, USAFE. |
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With the transfer of Wiesbaden Air Base to the Army in 1976, Lindsey AS provided support for various assigned and attached Air Force units in the Wiesbaden area until the facility was closed in 1993. |
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In 1993, Wiesbaden Air Base was offically renamed '''Wiesbaden Army Air Field'''. |
In 1993, Wiesbaden Air Base was offically renamed '''Wiesbaden Army Air Field'''. |
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Revision as of 15:21, 12 July 2006
Wiesbaden Air Force Base was selected as the site for Headquarters, United States Air Forces in Europe in 1947, in large part due to it's proximity to Frankfurt am Main, where the U.S. Seventh Army was Headquartered.
In 1948 the facilty served as the hub for all activities supporting the Berlin Airlift, with around-the-clock flights from Wiesbaden Air Base to Tempelhof Airport. Airmen from Wiesbaden distinguished themselves in support of "Operation Vittles". C-52's and C-84 "Flying Boxcars" of the 60th Troop Carrier Group flew missions daily from Wiesbaden to Tempelhof Airport in the beleaguered city of Berlin. During one day's operations more than 80 tons of food and supplies were airlifted from Wiesbaden Air Base. The streets of Wiesbaded Air Base were named after servicemen that gave their lives during the Berlin Airlift.
In 1973 HQ USAFE was relocated to Ramstein Air Base, near Kaiserslautern. The Air Force moved most personnel out of Wiesbaden in 1975 as part of Operation Creek Swap, in wich most Army facilities in Kaiserslautern were turned over to the Air Force, in exchange for the facilities at Wiesbaden. An Army Armored Brigade was stationed at Wiesbaden in the mid 1970s until it was replaced by the 3D Combat Support Command and 12th Aviation Brigade in the mid 1980s. From 1975 through 1993 Wiesbaden was a joint Army/Air Force community with a service-wide reputation for excellence that was enhanced by the strong bonds that developed between these organizations.
Lindsey Air Station
The USAF, however, retained a small presence at Lindsey Air Station, with the 7100th Air Base Group, an administrative part of Wiesbaden Air Base. Lindsey AS was established at an Army Air Force installation on 13 November 1946, having previously been a German Army facility named Schiersteiner Kaserne.
Lindsey achieved its greatest prominence between December 1953 and 14 March 1973 when it was host base for Headquarters, USAFE.
With the transfer of Wiesbaden Air Base to the Army in 1976, Lindsey AS provided support for various assigned and attached Air Force units in the Wiesbaden area until the facility was closed in 1993.
In 1993, Wiesbaden Air Base was offically renamed Wiesbaden Army Air Field.
See also
References
- Fletcher, Harry R., Air Force Bases Volume II, Active Air Force Bases outside the United States of America on 17 September 1982, Office of Air Force History, 1989
External links
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