After World War II, Rhein-Main Air Base was the hub for almost all incoming personnel, both U.S. Army and Air Force. Frankfurt International Airport and the base shared a joint runway, and was an integral part of the Berlin Airlift. During the Berlin Airlift, which ran from June 1948 to May 1949,allied forces flew food and other vital goods.. The 61st was reassigned to McChord Air Force Base, Washington on 21 July 1950. In 1955, with the opening of USAFE bases in France, most heavy transport flights were shifted there and Rhein-Main became a passenger and tactical cargo hub. The 60th Troop Carrier Wing relocated to Dreux-Louvillier Air Base, France on 15 October 1955.
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Rhein/Main Air Base Frankfurt Military Airfield Directory
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Rhein/Main Air Base Frankfurt Military Airfield Directory
Rhein/Main Air Base Frankfurt Military Airfield Directory
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Rhein/Main Air Base Frankfurt Military Airfield Directory
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The Rhein-Main Air Base bombing was a terrorist car bomb attack against the American Rhein-Main Air Base near Frankfurt am Main in West Germany on 8 August 1985. Two Americans were killed and more than 20 people were injured. The blast was powerful and caused debris and damage to the base including to 30 vehicles, trees and windows. The attack was orchestrated by the Red Army Faction (RAF) and.. Though this base's mission ends Oct. 1, its people are still doing what made it the Air Force's premier airlift hub in Europe -- airlift support.The base, which shares runways with Frankfurt International Airport, has been drawing down since 1999 for its,
