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'''Soesterberg''' ({{coord|52|0|N|5|17|E|type:city(5798)}}) is a town in the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] province of [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]]. It is a part of the municipality of [[Soest, Netherlands|Soest]], and lies about 5 km northeast of [[Zeist]], on the road between [[Amersfoort]] and [[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]].
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'''Soesterberg''' is a town in the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] province of [[Utrecht (province)|Utrecht]]. It is a part of the municipality of [[Soest, Netherlands|Soest]], and lies about 5&nbsp;km northeast of [[Zeist]], on the road between [[Amersfoort]] and [[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]]. It was the location of [[Soesterberg Air Base]]
In 2001, the town of Soesterberg had 5,798 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 1.31 km², and contained 2503 residences.<ref name="CBS">Statistics Netherlands (CBS), ''Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001'' [http://www.cbs.nl/nl-NL/menu/themas/milieu-natuur-ruimte/ruimte/publicaties/cartografie-geografie/geografische-data/2001-bevolkingskernen-in-nederland.htm]. Statistics are for the continuous built-up area.</ref>

== History ==
The town was first mentioned in 1840 as Berg, meaning hill belonging to [[Soest, Netherlands|Soest]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://etymologiebank.nl/trefwoord/soesterberg |title=Soesterberg - (geografische naam) |website=Etymologiebank |access-date=27 March 2022 |language=nl}}</ref> In 1840, it was home to 253 people.<ref name="plaats">{{Cite web|url=https://www.plaatsengids.nl/soesterberg |title=Soesterberg |website=Plaatsengids |access-date=27 March 2022 |language=nl}}</ref> The military airbase and the tram line [[Amersfoort]]–[[Zeist]] caused a rapid growth of the village in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1939, a monastery was established by the [[Society of the Divine Word]].<ref name="monument"/> In 1940, an officer's casino was built for the German [[Luftwaffe]]. It is one of the few remaining buildings in Nazi architectural style in the Netherlands, and has {{convert|1.5|m}} thick walls. It was captured intact by the Canadians in 1945, and was used by the [[KLM]] and [[Ministry of Defence (Netherlands)|Ministry of Defence]]. It has been converted into an apartment building.<ref name="plaats"/>

In 1837, a Catholic church was built which was replaced between 1952 and 1953 by the Carolus Borromeus Church.<ref name="monument">{{cite web|url=https://www.dbnl.org/tekst/sten009monu01_01/sten009monu01_01_0071.php |title=Soesterberg |author=Ronald Stenvert & Chris Kolman |year=1996 |publisher=Waanders |location=Zwolle |isbn=90 400 9757 7 |language=nl |access-date=27 March 2022}}</ref>


==Soesterberg Air Base==
==Soesterberg Air Base==
{{main|Soesterberg Air Base}}
{{Main|Soesterberg Air Base}}
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 FS (originally 512th FDS later it became 32nd FD,32nd FIS and 32nd TFS), and the village of Soesterberg housed a number of American families.
In 1910, the heathland north of the village was used as an airfield. The Dutch Airforce (then called [[LuchtVaartafdeling]] or LVa, literally airdriving department) was established here in 1913. From 1954 to 1994, Soesterberg Air Base became a [[NATO]] base for the [[United States Air Force]] 32nd FS (originally 512th FDS later it became 32nd FD, 32nd FIS, and 32nd TFS), and the village of Soesterberg housed a number of American families. The 32nd is the only US military unit that has been under direct operational control of a foreign nation (operational control fell to the Dutch military). It was the home of the Dutch army helicopter force until the base's closure in 2010 due to the reduction of the Dutch military establishment. It is now the location of the [[Nationaal Militair Museum]], which opened in 2014. Nearby {{Interlanguage link multi|Kamp van Zeist|nl|lt=Kamp van Zeist}} is the site of the [[Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial|Lockerbie trial]] of Libyan agents who blew up [[Pan Am Flight 103]] over the Scottish town of [[Lockerbie]] in 1988.
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).


Today the Dutch Ministry of Defence still operate a few facilities around the airbase.
The Dutch Airforce (then called LuchtVaartafdeling or LVa, literally airflying department) was established here in 1913.


== Gallery ==
Soesterberg Airbase is now home to the Dutch army helicopter force, it is slated for closure as the Dutch military establishment is being reduced.
<gallery>
File:Soesterberg Oude Postkantoor Koppenlaan 17-17a.JPG|Former post office
File:Overzicht - Soesterberg - 20536011 - RCE.jpg|Colony house De Stompert
File:Overzicht van het wooncenter Soesterberg gelegen aan het kruispunt Amersfoortsestraat en de Richelleweg - Soesterberg - 20535965 - RCE.jpg|Shopping centre
File:Parochie Carolus Borromeus Soesterberg.jpg|Carolus Borromeus Church
</gallery>


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==See also==
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.
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*[[Scouting Nederland#International Scouting in the Netherlands|Scouting in Soesterberg]]


==References==
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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). Not true statement.

Should be written> The 32nd TFS is the only US Military unit ever to bear the crest of a foreign country. The 32nd TFS unit insignia bears a 'Slobbering Wolfhound' surrounded by a wreath of oranges, signifying Dutch Royalty. (William of Orange). The Wolfhound was a caricature designed by Walt Disney studio, that also signified the squadron's history during the 2nd World War for hunting to German U Boats (or Wolfpacks)

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==See also==
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*[[Scouting Nederland#International_Scouting_in_The_Netherlands|Scouting in Soesterberg]]



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Latest revision as of 01:10, 13 July 2024

Soesterberg
Town
Building in Soesterberg Air Base
Building in Soesterberg Air Base
Soesterberg is located in Utrecht (province)
Soesterberg
Soesterberg
Location in the Netherlands
Soesterberg is located in Netherlands
Soesterberg
Soesterberg
Soesterberg (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°7′10″N 5°16′59″E / 52.11944°N 5.28306°E / 52.11944; 5.28306
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceUtrecht
MunicipalitySoest
Area
[1]
 • Total
5.62 km2 (2.17 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
7,210
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3769[1]
Dialing code0346

Soesterberg is a town in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Soest, and lies about 5 km northeast of Zeist, on the road between Amersfoort and Utrecht. It was the location of Soesterberg Air Base

History

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The town was first mentioned in 1840 as Berg, meaning hill belonging to Soest.[3] In 1840, it was home to 253 people.[4] The military airbase and the tram line Amersfoort–Zeist caused a rapid growth of the village in the 1920s and 1930s. In 1939, a monastery was established by the Society of the Divine Word.[5] In 1940, an officer's casino was built for the German Luftwaffe. It is one of the few remaining buildings in Nazi architectural style in the Netherlands, and has 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) thick walls. It was captured intact by the Canadians in 1945, and was used by the KLM and Ministry of Defence. It has been converted into an apartment building.[4]

In 1837, a Catholic church was built which was replaced between 1952 and 1953 by the Carolus Borromeus Church.[5]

Soesterberg Air Base

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Main article: Soesterberg Air Base

In 1910, the heathland north of the village was used as an airfield. The Dutch Airforce (then called LuchtVaartafdeling or LVa, literally airdriving department) was established here in 1913. From 1954 to 1994, Soesterberg Air Base became a NATO base for the United States Air Force 32nd FS (originally 512th FDS later it became 32nd FD, 32nd FIS, and 32nd TFS), and the village of Soesterberg housed a number of American families. The 32nd is the only US military unit that has been under direct operational control of a foreign nation (operational control fell to the Dutch military). It was the home of the Dutch army helicopter force until the base's closure in 2010 due to the reduction of the Dutch military establishment. It is now the location of the Nationaal Militair Museum, which opened in 2014. Nearby Kamp van Zeist [nl] is the site of the Lockerbie trial of Libyan agents who blew up Pan Am Flight 103 over the Scottish town of Lockerbie in 1988.

Today the Dutch Ministry of Defence still operate a few facilities around the airbase.

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  • Former post office
    Former post office
  • Colony house De Stompert
    Colony house De Stompert
  • Shopping centre
    Shopping centre
  • Carolus Borromeus Church
    Carolus Borromeus Church

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 3769AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Soesterberg - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Soesterberg". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  5. ^ a b Ronald Stenvert & Chris Kolman (1996). "Soesterberg" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9757 7. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
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