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Where is Châteauroux-Déols Air Base?

Châteauroux-Déols Air Base (IATA: CHR , ICAO: LFLX) is a former United States Air Force base in France. It is located in the Indre département of France, located about 3 miles (5 km) northeast of Châteauroux and about 1 mile (1.6 km) northeast of Déols on the east side of the Départemental 920 (D920) (Indre) road in Central France.

When did the USAF move to Châteauroux?

Châteauroux was the location of the first USAF unit to move to France. The initial contingent of USAF personnel arrived at Châteauroux on 10 January 1951 to get the facility up and operational as soon as possible. the 73rd Air Depot Wing was moved to Châteauroux from Kelly Air Force Base Texas in July.

Was Chateauroux a NATO base?

Man standing next to a sign at the Chateauroux air base in central France when the site was used as a base for NATO from 1951 to 1967. Photograph: Getty Images 28 April 1966 As the Americans prepare to leave their airbase in central France, Peter Lennon examines the influence the two communities have had on each other

Who played football in Chateauroux?

As Chateauroux was an Air Force base from 1952 until 1967, American football was played in Chateauroux by a team called Sabres. "Sabres" was one of the best European military teams, playing against other French and German teams. Local French people created a football club, playing in the French American football championship.