Roughly settled south-east of Nancy, Chenevières was one of the few DOBs (Dispersed Operating Bases) built in north-eastern France in the fifties for the USAF in Europe. With very crude facilities (only a few hangars and a control tower typically), they were designed to host squadrons on training, on a rotational basis, or in case of a major clash with the Warsaw Pact. Chenevières saw very sporadic air activity (from F-86s and F-100s) from its opening, in 1955, until it was decomissioned only five years later. Today it hosts some French army units. The photograph is taken from the north.

This photo is copyright © SAN, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

It was added on 28 February 2025, and has since been viewed 43 times.