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A Flak Batterie was a German anti-aircraft battery used during World War II, consisting of multiple Flak (Fliegerabwehrkanone) guns designed to protect against Allied air raids. These batteries typically included 88mm or 20mm guns, providing defense for key military sites, cities, and transportation hubs throughout the war.

M.Fl.B. 3./204 Marine Flakbatterie Fanø Nord – German 10,5 Anti-Aircraft Battery – Fanø, Denmark

On the north tip of the island Fanø west of Esbjerg in Denmark lie multiple defensive positions. There …

Posted January 1, 2025 (updated February 22, 2025) by Patrick

Flak Batterie, Stützpunkt Lama – German Radar Position with Flak Support – Thyborøn, Denmark

Stützpunkt Lama was a Luftwaffe strongpoint with multiple radars of different types together with a light anti-aircraft position …

Posted October 31, 2023 (updated August 28, 2025) by Patrick

Luftwaffe Flak Batterie – Stützpunkt Oddesund Süd – Thyholm Denmark

At Stützpunkt Oddesund Süd three Luftwaffe L409A FlaK bunkers with a light, 20 mm, gun were build. More …

Posted October 24, 2023 (updated March 8, 2025) by Patrick

Luftwaffe Flak Batterie – Stützpunkt Oddesund Nord – Thyholm Denmark

On the North side of the Oddesund Bridge the Luftwaffe constructed 2 Regelbau L409A bunkers and one L410A …

Posted October 23, 2023 (updated March 8, 2025) by Patrick

Flakturm Type VI G – Hochbunker at Wilhelmsburg, Hamburg, Germany

This Flakturm VI G is located at the Wilhelmsburg area in Hamburg and provided an air-raid shelter for …

Posted May 31, 2023 (updated March 21, 2025) by Pascal

Flakturm Type IV – A Hochbunker at Heiligengeistfeld – St. Pauli, Hamburg, Germany

This Hochbunker (Flakturm IV) located at the Feldstrasse, is one of the largest of this kind ever built …

Posted May 31, 2023 (updated March 2, 2025) by Pascal

Marine Batterie Nord-mole: Het Jagershuis and the Water Supply Bunker – Hook of Holland, Netherlands

The area of Hook of Holland was declared a "Festung" of "Fortress", because of it's strategic importance as a Kriegsmarine …

Posted April 24, 2021 (updated February 21, 2025) by Pascal

Marine Flak Batterie Nord: Stützpunkt Fichte – West-Souburg, Walcheren, Netherlands

Hidden in a small forest at West-Souburg, heavy Batterie Nord "Stützpunkt Fichte" was a field position of the …

Posted March 29, 2018 (updated February 21, 2025) by Pascal

Widerstandsnest 82, Marine FLAK Batterie Olmen – Festung IJmuiden, The Netherlands

South of Seezielbatterie Heerenduin is the Marine FLAK Batterie Olmen. This anti aircraft battery protected the coastal battery, …

Posted April 28, 2017 (updated October 25, 2023) by Patrick

Walzkörpersperre - W.N. 92 FLAK Battery Süd Ost - Featured

Marine FLAK Batterie Süd Ost, W.N. 92 with Walzkörpersperre, Festung IJmuiden – The Netherlands

Behind the Seeziel Batterie Heerenduin W.N. 81 Coastal Battery lies FLAKbatterie Süd Ost designated W.N. 92. The unique …

Posted April 14, 2017 (updated February 20, 2025) by Patrick

Flak Tower Humboltshain - Berlin, Germany

Flak Tower Humboldthain – Berlin, Germany

Flakturm Humboltshain is a 1st generation G - tower. The 'G' indicated Gefechtsturm or Combat tower. Its measurements …

Posted March 16, 2017 (updated February 23, 2025) by Patrick