V1 Feuerstellung Assinkbos

There seem to have been four V1 runways in the area between Haaksbergen and Enschede. The runways were completed, but were never used because the war had ended.
It concerns the following locations:
1- runway in the Assinkbos (then and now owned by the L. van Heek family).
2- runway near the Helmerhoek
3- runway on the road to Enschede, the current Enschedesestraat behind the Ziepe farm. This farm can be found at Enschedesestraat 188. There are still various remains in the ground here, including the concrete track and well for cooling water. The concrete track starts directly behind the farm and goes a long way into the forest. It can also be reached via a forest path from the Molenbeltenweg.
4- runway near the Rutbeek area (now camping Twente).

The remains of the runway in the Assinkbos have recently been found, it was not certain for a long time whether this runway ever existed. There is talk of it in archives, but no evidence has been found to date. The remains of the Feuerstelling in the Assinkbos are located on the Het Lankheet estate. Hikers are allowed to enter the site and the footpath passes by.

Foundations of the launch facility and a concrete road to a shunting yard / storage area have been found in the Assinkbos. The launcher is aimed at Antwerp and runs across a footpath. It was covered with soil and vegetation and has therefore remained undiscovered for many years.

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Source

• Text: Alex Ossel
• Photos: Alex Ossel