During the German invasion of Denmark in 1940, the Aalborg Aerodrome was one of the first landmarks captured by German paratroopers very early in the action on the night of the 21 April, crucial for German aircraft to be able to reach Norway.
The Aalborg Aerodrome was one of the first landmarks. This was during the German invasion of Denmark in 1940. These first landmarks were captured by German paratroopers very early in the action on the night of the 21 April. This was crucial for German aircraft. This was to be able to reach Norway.