United States Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahya El Gharb

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United States Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahya El Gharb
Sidi Yahya El Gharb, Morocco
The former U.S. navy base of Sidi Yahya el Gharb.jpg
Site information
TypeArmy Barracks
Owner Royal Moroccan Air Force
Controlled byFlag of Morocco.svg  Morocco
Location
United States Naval Communications Station Sidi Yahya El Gharb
Coordinates 34°18′33″N6°18′41″W / 34.30917°N 6.31139°W / 34.30917; -6.31139
Site history
Built1940 (1940)
Built by Morocco
In use1940-1976

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 1976. [3]

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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.

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References

  1. ↑ "Harvey S. Adams".
  2. ↑ http://www.portlyautey.com/Port%20Lyautey%20History.htm Archived 2011-07-15 at the Wayback Machine History of Port Lyeautey
  3. ↑ http://www.portlyautey.com/ The base closures in the mid 1970s
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