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In 2001, the town of Soesterberg had 5798 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.31 km2, and contained 2503 residences.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), ''Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001'' {Link without Title} . Statistics are for the continuous built-up area. SOESTERBERG AIRBASE In 1910, the heathland north of the village was used as an airfield. From 1954 to 1994 it became a NATO base for the United States Air Force 32nd TFS (originally 32nd FIS, later 32nd FS), and the village of Soesterberg housed a number of American families. The 32nd is the only US military unit to ever have been under direct operational control of a foreign nation (operational control fell to the Dutch military). The Dutch Airforce (then called LuchtVliegafdeling or LVa, literally airflying department) was established here in 1913. Soesterberg Airbase is now home to the Dutch army helicopter force, it is slated for closure as the Dutch military establishment is being reduced. Nearby Kamp Zeist is the home of the Dutch Airforce museum as well as the site of the Lockerbie trials of Libyian agents who blew up a Pan Am Flight 103 over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in 1988. REFERENCES |
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