Denmark - Langeland Fortress


Langeland Fortress was a very important Danish fortress during the "Cold war" the followed World War II. From this fortress the Danish military was able see all Russian, Polish and East German ships that sailed out from the Baltic Sea via Great Belt. During the Cuba crises Russian ships loaded with missiles was first spotted from this fortress.  
 
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One of the many guns at the Langeland Fortress.

One of the 150 mm guns at the Langeland Fortress.
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The command bunker of the Langeland Fortress - deep below the ground.

The command bunker of the Langeland Fortress - deep below the ground.
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A soldier is preparing a grenade for on of the cannons of the Langeland Fortress

A soldier is preparing a grenade for on of the cannons of the Langeland Fortress.
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A MIG-23 Flogger from the Polish Air Force is parked in a "hangar" at the fortress and a part of the "Cold War" exhibition.

A MIG-23 Flogger from the Polish Air Force is parked in a "hangar" at the fortress and a part of the "Cold War" exhibition. 
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A Saab F-35 Draken from Royal Danish Air Force is parked in a "hangar" at the fortress and a part of the "Cold War" exhibition.

A Saab F-35 Draken from Royal Danish Air Force is parked in a "hangar" at the fortress and a part of the "Cold War" exhibition. 
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Langeland Fortress - All radars, communication masts, guns and bunkers are just as they were when they were a part of the Danish defence.

All radars, communication masts, guns and bunkers are just as they were when they were a part of the Danish defence.
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Since these pictures were taken the museum have received an old Danish submarine (U-boat) and an old Danish Minesweeper.    
 


Photo: euro-t-guide.com - Winter of 2005.

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