Ripperda Barrack Haarlem

Kleverlaan, Haarlem
North Holland, Netherlands, the

The Ripperda Barrack is a former barrack of the Cavalry in Haarlem, the former barrack is located on the Kleverlaan in Haarlem. On the grounds where the barracks once stood, now there are homes and small offices. The site is now called "The Ripperda". During the First World War was built on the site Barrack Camp Cavalry Grounds for the 21st Battalion. During World War II was housed in the barrack the Kraftfahr Ausbildungs- und Sammelstelle of the Luftgau Holland. This was responsible for the training of drivers and mechanics for the Luftwaffe.

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