Former German Airfield Gontrode
The German airfield of Gontrode was built during the First World War and was used by airplanes and zeppelins. Today, two bunkers and the remains of the large zeppelin hangar can be visited here.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Paul Hermans
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Cemetery
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Fortification
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