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Hombroich Rocket Station

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Hombroich Rocket Station

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Hei² aus O´town

December 30, 2016

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The rocket station Hombroich was operated during the Cold War as part of the NATO air defense belt by a Belgian missile squadron. Nike rockets were held at the NATO …

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

February 10, 2025

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The tour of the site of the former NATO firing station combines nature and history. The boys may not be able to play Counterstrike, but there is still plenty to see. On a nice day, whole families come here.

Today, visitors stroll here where Nike missiles made in the USA once stood...

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Elevation 60 m

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Sunday 7 June

22°C

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57 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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