The air watchtower was built in 1953 by order of the Ministry of Defence. It was part of a network of 276 lookout posts constructed across the country between 1951 and 1956 to spot enemy aircraft flying lower than radar could detect. The tower remained in use until 1964, when the regional air watch service was disbanded. After that, the tower was transferred to the Civil Defence (BB). The tower in Echten is now one of only 19 remaining air watchtowers.

Source: tracesofwar.nl/sights/140607/Luchtwachttoren-7X3.htm

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June 5, 2020

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a beautiful monument from the period of the cold war, the forest area around is also very beautiful with various fens,

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September 10, 2022

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The Air Watch Tower Post 7 X 3 was built in 1953 by order of the Air Force Corps (part of the Air Defense Command) of the Ministry of Defence. …

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