ian elliot
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CDRuygenhoekGW3.zip - CD Ruygenhoek GW3
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CDRuygenhoekGW3.zip - CD Ruygenhoek GW3
The auxiliary airfield Ruygenhoek (EHRH) was built during mobilization between the dunes north of Noordwijkerhout. It was the base of the 3e Verkenningsgroep from April 9, 1940. By providing the area with dark lines, it blended in with the surrounding pastures when seen from the air. Yet the location of the base was known to the Germans. It is a mystery that Ruygenhoek was never bombed. The 13 fighter aircraft were sheltered in camouflaged setups outside the landing area. These shelters used...
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