{"id":25657,"date":"2022-04-22T19:40:02","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T17:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=25657"},"modified":"2025-03-04T20:34:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T18:34:55","slug":"traditionsgemeinschaft-fliegerhorst-ahlhorn","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/traditionsgemeinschaft-fliegerhorst-ahlhorn\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditionsgemeinschaft Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Traditionsgemeinschaft Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn<\/strong> is a historical and aviation heritage group based in Ahlhorn, Germany. Is notable for its focus on preserving the history of the Ahlhorn Air Base (<strong>Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn<\/strong>), a former military airfield with a storied history spanning both World Wars and the <strong>Cold War<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Traditionsgemeinschaft Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vechtaer Str. 35<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">26197 Gro\u00dfenkneten<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/27\/germany\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"458\">Germany<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fliegerhorstahlhorn.de\/\">www.fliegerhorstahlhorn.de<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:kontakt@tgfa.eu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:kontakt@tgfa.eu\">kontakt@tgfa.eu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+49 441 204196<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">March 1 &#8211; October 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunday 13:00 &#8211; 18:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d154092.5827423939!2d8.091734514284012!3d52.881878953579616!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x47b73b7a9d85eba7%3A0x5aa2ffea08b4638f!2sTraditionsgemeinschaft%20Fliegerhorst%20Ahlhorn!5e0!3m2!1snl!2snl!4v1650648331468!5m2!1snl!2snl\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Aircraft collection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bristol-Sycamore-Mk.52-LB105-German-Army.png\" alt=\"Bristol Sycamore Mk.52 LB+105 German Army\" class=\"wp-image-25658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bristol-Sycamore-Mk.52-LB105-German-Army.png 370w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Bristol-Sycamore-Mk.52-LB105-German-Army-240x171.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td>70+96<br><br>LB+105<\/td><td>Bell UH-1D Iroqouis<br><br>Bristol Sycamore Mk.52<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Aspects of the Traditionsgemeinschaft Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preservation of History<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dedicated to documenting and preserving the history of the Ahlhorn Air Base, which was established in the early 20th century.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focuses on its role during World War I, World War II, and as a NATO airfield during the Cold War.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aircraft and Artifacts<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The group maintains and exhibits historical aircraft and related memorabilia from the airfield\u2019s operational period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes items such as photographs, uniforms, and equipment used by personnel stationed at the base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Events and Exhibitions<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hosts events and gatherings to commemorate the airfield&#8217;s history and its impact on aviation in Germany.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Features exhibitions on specific historical themes, including its use by the Luftwaffe and Allied forces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Historical Research and Education<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engages in research and publication of materials about the airfield and its units.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers educational resources to inform the public about the site&#8217;s historical significance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Involvement<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Works with local communities to preserve the legacy of the airfield and foster an appreciation for aviation history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organizes reunions for veterans and their families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historical Significance of Ahlhorn Air Base:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>World War I<\/strong>: Originally established as a Zeppelin base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>World War II<\/strong>: Used by the Luftwaffe for bomber operations and later targeted by Allied bombing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cold War<\/strong>: Became part of NATO\u2019s defense network and hosted various squadrons, including British and German air units.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo <strong>Traditionsgemeinschaft Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traditionsgemeinschaft Fliegerhorst Ahlhorn, 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