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Comment thread "History: Rhein-Main Air Base" for Frankfurt Main Airport
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Comment thread "History: Rhein-Main Air Base" for Frankfurt Main Airport
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The southern half of the field was originally the Rhein-Main Air Base, which was the main hub for U.S. military airlifts in and out of Europe (it closed in 2005). It was also one of the main departure points for the Berlin Airlift, serving as the principal C-54 depot.