Havelterberg special ammunition depot

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The Havelterberg special ammunition dump was located in a wooded area between Havelterberg and Darp , the Netherlands . The warehouse was in operation from 1961 to 1992. Nuclear warheads were stored for MGR-1 Honest John and later for MGM-52 Lance . The camp was guarded by the 8th USAFAD of the 552nd US Army Artillery Group together with the 129e Afvda . A watchtower is one of the remaining structures .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ http://www.reluste.com/nds_atom/
  2. ↑ http://www.usarmygermany.com/Sont.htm?http&&&www.usarmygermany.com/units/ordnance/USAREUR_552nd%20USAAG.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMNYM6_Look_Out_Tower_8th_USAFAD_Havelterberg_NL

Coordinates: 52 ° 46 ′ 36.7 ″  N , 6 ° 11 ′ 31.6 ″  E