The history of the Cold War airfields: Wildflecken
During the Cold War
General
US Army airfield at the Wildflecken training area.
Noticeable:
The airfield was located within the Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)
Only 16 km away from the inner-German border
Situation
Wildflecken Army Airfield (AAF) on a map of the US Department of Defense from 1972 - The restricted area ED(R)-16 protects the training area. The field is located within the ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone). In the northeast is the border to East Germany (Soviet Zone).
Source: Wildflecken Army Airfield on a US map 1972
Overview
Wildflecken airfield on a topographical map from 1968 (top center).