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United States Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahya El Gharb
United States Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahya El Gharb was a U.S. Naval communications station consisting of work facilities, supply, living facilities, and rest and recreation of the United States Navy located just outside of Sidi Yahya El Gharb,[1] Morocco. It was a U.S. Navy installation connected to the Naval Air Station Port Lyautey in Kenitra, Morocco.[2] The base was closed in 1975.[3]
| United States Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahya El Gharb | |
|---|---|
| Sidi Yahya El Gharb, Morocco | |
| Coordinates | 34°18′33″N 6°18′41″W / 34.30917°N 6.31139°WCoordinates: 34°18′33″N 6°18′41″W / 34.30917°N 6.31139°W |
| Type | Army Barracks |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Royal Moroccan Air Force |
| Controlled by | Morocco |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1940 |
| Built by | Morocco |
| In use | 1940-1976 |
Following its closure in the mid-1970's, the base was returned to the government of the Kingdom of Morocco and was transformed into a military barracks serving Sidi Slimane Air Base by the Royal Moroccan Air Force. As of 2021, it continues to serve in that capacity.
See Also
References
- ^ "Harvey S. Adams".
- ^ http://www.portlyautey.com/Port%20Lyautey%20History.htm History of Port Lyeautey
- ^ http://www.portlyautey.com/ The base closures in the mid 1970s
External links
- Navcomsta Morocco, Sidi Yahia on Angelfire.com
- Navcomsta Morocco, Sidi Yahia navycthistory.com