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United States Naval Air Station Queenstown was the first US Naval Air Station established in Ireland. NAS Queenstown was close to the village of Aghada on the eastern side of Cork Harbour (across the harbour from Queenstown/Cobh).
This is a list of Irish military installations occupied by the Defence Forces (including Army, Air Corps, Naval Service and Reserve Defence Forces) in the Republic of Ireland by province and overseas.
Pages in category "Military installations of the United States in Ireland" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
By 1917, the Queenstown base was the primary naval base in Ireland for defending against submarines lurking in the waters off the British Isles and clearing the minefields in the Irish...
At its peak, U.S. military personnel made up around 1/10th of Northern Ireland's population in some areas. American troops were scattered across the country as they prepared to enter battle in North Africa and across Europe.
Garrison: More than 40 squadrons, including the 86th Airlift Wing, 37th Airlift Squadron, and 76th Squadron. Key Missions: Command and control, air mobility, NATO operations. Ramstein is one of the most strategic bases in Europe, handling the bulk of air operations for USAFE and coordinating joint missions with NATO allies. 4 Spangdahlem Air Base.
Photo, Print, Drawing Big U.S. naval base in Ulster built by American and British workers. Londonderry is now America's premier naval base in Europe.