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RAF Wildenrath Opens in the Federal Republic of Germany
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1952

RAF Wildenrath Opens in the Federal Republic of Germany

On 15 January 1952, RAF Wildenrath opened in the Federal Republic of Germany as the first of the new Cold War 'Clutch' stations.

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On 15 January 1952, RAF Wildenrath opened in the Federal Republic of Germany as the first of the new Cold War 'Clutch' stations.
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