'', See the article in its original context from. AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE. Hahn Air Base, Germany, became the wings new home. I really enjoyed my time at Rhein Main. CPI Aero signs contract with Sikorsky Black Hawk fuel assemblies. Wilson R. Evans II, Lt. Col. Richard A. Myers, Capt. Approximately 10 years ago, I work for the VA, I met a man who was in severe pain and continues to experience PTSD due to being in an explosion while performing a part-time duty in the Officers Club back in 76/77 in Germany. West German employes of the Air Force injured but released from the hospital: Others were treated at the scene of the explosion by U.S. medical personnel. Not all military installations changed procedures. Renoel-nh (talk) 16:31, 3 March 2011 (UTC)Reply[reply], I was stationed there in 1977 when the Officer's Club was destroyed. Officials said she was a 23-year-old servicemember's wife, and she probably died of head injuries. The attack was the seventh this year on U.S. or NATO military installations in Germany, and the first one in which people died. ''I have only got a couple of weeks to go,'' one said. Aug. 8: Terrorists kill an American soldier in a bombing at the U.S. Rhein- Main Air Base near Frankfurt. "It sounded like an airplane exploded in midair," said recreation center manager J.C. Christiansen, who was in his office 100 yards from the blast. I remember the destruction quite well. But Air Force spokesmen said American and NATO flying operations had not been affected by the explosion. The 50th Space Wing (50 SW) is a wing of the United States Air Force under the major command of Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). One spring day in 1972, V Corps barracks in Frankfurt was bombed, killing one American officer and injuring 13. Trees were stripped of their leaves, windows broken and tiles torn off the roofs of nearby buildings. "Spang" Air Base had the Wild Weasel mission for USAFE and flew F4's and was just getting in F16's to supplement the F4's. . In similar attacks on U.S. civilian and military targets during the past 18 months, a West German terrorist group calling itself the Revolutionary Cells has claimed responsibility. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. Page contents not supported in other languages. I remember my mom talking about it and seeing the damage. Police said no one was injured by the two blasts that shattered windows and damaged walls and a ceiling at the club near Hahn U.S. Air Force base south of Koblenz inthe early hours. Sunday's blast came less than 24 hours after the West German peace movement began a 'hot fall' of protest actions against the planned deployment of U.S. cruise and Pershing-2 missiles in Europe that government officials have warned may be undermined by terrorist groups. He was not hurt. Asked about casualties and was also told they were exceptionally lucky that nobody was killed. Three of those aerial victories were against German Me-262 jet aircraft. A police spokesman said a total of five bombs were concealed inside fire extinguishers on the premises but only two exploded. Rhein-Main car bomb kills 2; more than 20 injured in blast This was the first time USAFE had tasked an entire wing to perform its wartime mission in a chemical environment for a sustained period of time. 34. The 38th Tactical Missile Wing moved from Hahn to Sembach Air Base, Germany. ". I pointed at it and said, "what's that?" The bomb exploded behind the 435th Tac Airlift Wing headquarters building in a parking lot bounded by a dormitory and the audio-video club. This was an effort to further improve the commands combat capability, wartime logistical support posture, and overall resource management. HAHN, West Germany -- Two bomb blasts ripped through a U.S Air Force officers club Sunday less than 24 hours after West Germany's peace movement began its 'hot fall' of protests against. Since 1999 we have specialised in distribution services for other airlines and ticketing solutions for travel agencies. All Rights Reserved. They also claimed the bombing of the Abrams Building in Frankfurt. Here is a list of some of the attacks in 1985 and prior years: --- 1985: The other was in serious but guarded condition. U.S. Film donated by the Ryan Aeronautical Company to the San Diego Air and Space Museum in the 1990s.From the archives of the San Diego Air and Space Museum http. We were standing in front of the ring case next to the cash register. ''The curtains stood straight up, and the windows were torn open,'' he said. I had a great time and intend to go again next year. Her husband was on his way back from the States Thursday. What a conversation we had. The woman survived the blast and was flown by Army helicopter to the Army hospital at Landstuhl. From the reports that we received while there, one woman broke an arm and a man broke his leg, or vice versa. Emilia Clarke on why she turned down 'Fifty Shades' role. During the past decade, there have been sporadic attacks on other U.S. military installations, including a building under construction in Garlstedt in 1978, a tank depot in Giessen in 1977 and an officers club at Rhein-Main Air Base in Frankfurt. I've searched for more on that particular bombing and it's as if nothing exists about it on line, except here. All tactical Flying wings in USAFE completed reorganizing under the concept of three deputy commanders for operations, resources, and maintenance. He told me later that while he was trapped he was tempted to grab a ring off the floor, but it was too hot to touch. Later in the day, the scene of the bombing, near the headquarters building, was one of burned-out and twisted automobiles, some lying on the side or upside down, and others with their trunks or hoods blasted open and burned. The 7356th Air Base Squadron was the first United States Air Force unit to arrive at Hahn on 9 September 1952. I got out of school for two days looking at mug shots. AIRFORCESGTLMM (talk) 22:16, 5 January 2019 (UTC)Reply[reply]. Most offices went down to a skeleton crew, and I worked in the Communications Center and they sent almost everyone back to their homes or their dorms. Washington Post September 1, 1981 A powerful bomb exploded this morning in Ramstein, West Germany, outside the headquarters of U.S. and NATO European Air Force operations, injuring 20 people. He continued to warn friendly aircraft once on the ground, eben though he broke his leg on landing and was being fired on by enemy troops. Bomb blasts, anti-nu:lear protest in West Germany - UPI A powerful bomb exploded this morning in Ramstein, West Germany, outside the headquarters of U.S. and NATO European Air Force operations, injuring 20 people including two senior officers and causing extensive damage to the building, U.S. officials said. Chronology of Major Terrorist Attacks in West Germany With Night Club Bomb Captured, he was released 4 March to the International Red Cross.He received the Air Force Cross, a Purple Heart, and the 1991 Jabara Award for Airmanship for his heroism. One of them, a man who was inside when the blast occurred, was knocked down and may have suffered a concussion. Medium Risk. The 50th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hahn Air Base, Germany, received the commands first operational F-16 aircraft. The bombs were thought to have been detonated by timing devices and caused an estimated $80,000 worth of damage, the spokesman said. Similar attacks on U.S. targets in West Germany over the past year have been carried out by left-wing terrorist groups calling themselves 'Red Cells' or 'Revolutionary Cells.'. We were informed that one died and they had not opened yet for lunch. But the circumstances of the attack resembled one by left-wing West German terrorists in 1972 against the U.S. Army headquarters in Heidelberg. Motorists entering the base had to show both sides of their identification cards, their vehicle registrations and drivers' licenses. During the three years in France, the 50th Wing converted to F-100D Super Sabre aircraft and, in 1959, returned to Hahn Air Base. Pursuant to the same order, Major D. Robin . Witnesses said it blew a hole four feet across and five feet deep, and cast debris hundreds of yards. The new structure gave more effective control of maintenance activities, consolidated resource management under one individual, and provided greater potential for the combat support group commanders to concentrate attention on "people programs." CECIL FIELD NAS. The Air Force said all but one of the injured Americans were officers. William F. Andrews of the 10th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 50th Tactical Fighter Wing, used his survival radio to direct his flight and an OA-10 out of the area while descending by parachute. He said Rhein Main AFB. Two bombs rip U.S. officers' club - UPI Archives This was a major crisis in my peer group. The development of Hahn Air Base over the years can also be seen from historical maps. West Germany has been relatively successful in the battle against terrorism, but there has been a flare-up this year that has troubled the Government of Chancellor Helmut Kohl. The company's core business, however, is a ticketing solution that gives travel agencies access to airlines via computer reservation systems and allows them to issue tickets on the Hahn Air HR-169 document. We eventually got an apartment in Ruesselsheim on Matthias Gruenewald Strasse. involved maneuvers which would allow his formation to split up to attack 1 killed in shooting at Massachusetts house party, Heavy shelling in Kherson, Kharkiv destroys residences, Cuba postpones International Workers' Day parade over fuel shortages, Democrats, Republicans remain split on debt ceiling plan. I am glad I found this page this morning after talking about the O Club bombing at the office. He became the manager of Hahn Air Base Officer's Club in October 1965. Hahn Air Base, Germany. Thirteen days later, Hamilton died in action near Lagnicourt, France. Officials at the hospital, which specializes in burn treatment and neurological care, said the woman was dead on arrival. We wonder about the rest that served with us in the artillery unit we served in. The woman pushed me to go to that window. Investigators blamed the leftist Red Army Faction terror gang. ", Pointing out a 2-foot-long piece of green, twisted metal at the rear of the center, Christiansen said: "Looks like it came from a BMW. Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. Police officials said at least 10 of the injured were Americans.