Jever Air Base
Germany /
Niedersachsen /
Jever /
World
/ Germany
/ Niedersachsen
/ Jever
World / Germany / Niedersachsen / Weser-Ems
military airbase, military
The airfield was originally opened in 1936 for the National Socialist Luftwaffe. It was seized during World War II by the British Army in April 1945 and taken over by the Royal Air Force. It was designated as Advanced Landing Ground B-117 Jever.
In 1961 the base was returned to the control of the German Air Force and became a NATO Air Base.
In 1961 the base was returned to the control of the German Air Force and became a NATO Air Base.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jever_Air_Base
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 53°32'9"N 7°53'20"E
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