Flugstützpunkt-Kommando 18/XI Rye
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member aaboe
N 56° 03.060 E 009° 40.550
32V E 542094 N 6211961
Small airfied used during WWII by the German forces.
Waymark Code: WM8CH
Location: Denmark
Date Posted: 03/05/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member The Hornet
Views: 95

Flugstützpunkt-Kommando 18/XI Rye was the name of a small airfield near Ry in Denmark.

Rough timeline:

  1. 1935: The airfield was established.
  2. 1940: During WWII it was used by Germany.
  3. 1944: Refugees moved into the area.
  4. 1948: Refugee camp closed
  5. Today: Little is left. Most visible are the bunkers.
  • The coordinates of this waymark is the largest bunker in the area.

    For more information/maps (in danish): www.ryeflyveplads.dk.

  • Era: WW II

    General Comments: Not listed

    Related web site: Not listed

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