Airport type Military Location Wittmund 2,440 Asphalt Phone +49 4462 9170 | Operator German Air Force Elevation AMSL ft / 8 m Address 26409 Wittmund, Germany | |
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Wittmundhafen Air Base is a military air base in Germany. It is home to the Tactical Wing 71 (JG 71 for short, Fighter Wing 71 in English) of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). Since May 1974 the F-4F Phantom II was operated from the base. German F-4F Phantoms at the base were retired on 29 June 2013. During 2013 JG 71 transitioned to the new 20x Eurofighter Typhoon.
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