What happened to JHQ Rheindahlen?
During the 1990s and 2000s, JHQ housed the Headquarters United Kingdom Support Command (Germany), later Headquarters British Forces Germany, which was the administrative HQ of the British Army in Europe. The Rheindahlen military complex was handed back to German federal authorities on 13 December 2013.
When did JHQ close?
JHQ stands for Joint Headquarters and the base has functioned as the main headquarters for British forces in Germany since being built in the 1950s. Its German address is Mönchengladbach-JHQ with a post code of 41179. It closed in summer 2013 when HQ British Forces Germany moved to Bielefeld.
Where are the British Army bases in Germany?
The remaining elements of British Forces in Germany are located at:
- Normandy Barracks, Paderborn: Commander British Army Germany. Germany Enabling Office (GEO)
- Athlone Barracks, Paderborn: Exercising troops technical accommodation.
- Monchengladbach: Vehicle storage depot.
- Wulfen: Munitions storage facility.
Where is Jhq Germany?
JHQ Rheindahlen, latterly also called the Rheindahlen Military Complex, is a British forces base in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. JHQ stands for Joint Headquarters and the base has functioned as the main headquarters for British forces in Germany since being built in the 1950s.
Where was Bfpo 40?
British field post offices in 1946, 1957 and 1994
| BAOR 1946 | Garrison 1946 | BFPO 1994 |
|---|---|---|
| BAOR 38 | Bad Eilsen | |
| BAOR 39 | Bielefeld | BFPO 39 |
| BAOR 40 | Mönchengladbach / Rheindahlen | |
| BAOR 41 | Lippstadt |
Does UK still have troops in Germany?
Under the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review, it was decided that British military units would cease to be permanent deployed in Germany by the end of 2019. In autumn 2019, British Forces Germany effectively closed, with the last military base handed back to the German Bundeswehr in February 2020.
Where is op Blanca?
Afghanistan
| Operation Toral | |
|---|---|
| Part of Resolute Support Mission in the War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) | |
| RAF Puma helicopter of 33 Squadron deploying flares whilst on Operation Toral in Afghanistan, 14 December 2015. | |
| Location | Afghanistan |
| Objective | training, advising and assisting the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces |
Where are the British forces?
The British Armed Forces, also known as Her Majesty’s Armed Forces, are the military services responsible for the defence of the United Kingdom, its overseas territories and the Crown dependencies….
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Are the UK and Germany allies?
Germany and Britain fought against each other in World War I and World War II. After British occupation of northern West Germany from 1945 to 1950, they became close allies in NATO, which continued after reunification. Both nations are also founding members of several of the European political communities.
Can you visit RAF bases?
Visits to RAF Waddington are free but pre-arrangement is essential. You can pre-arrange a visit by emailing the Heritage Centre.