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RAF Hambuhren
 
RAF Hambuhren was a Communications Station situated approximately 8km west of Celle. Opened in 1953, it was only existence for a short period of time, closing in November 1957. From 1957 until 1993, it was home to a Luftwaffe Signals Unit, finally closing in 1994. Demolished in 2000, it was rebuilt is for commercial use.
 
Opened 1953.
Home to:
 
British
 
291 SU - 23rd Feb 1953-30 Jul 1955
5 (Signals) Wing 1 Apr 1953-10 Jul 1955
755 SU - 30 Jul 1955-15 Nov 1957
 
German
 
Luftwaffe Signals Unit - Nov 1957-Aug 1993
 
Closed 1993, demolished 2000