During the World War II German Occupation of Norway. Banak was taken over by the Luftwaffe.
They were planning an attack on the Soviet Union from Finnmark and decided to designate Banak as their main air base in Northern Norway.
By September 1940, the main runway was extended to 1,000 by 200 meters (3,280 by 660 ft) with a wooden surface.
In addition, three hangars were built, allowing the air base to house bombers.
The main function of the air station was to attack the Artic convoy.
By 1943 there were two parallel runways, both 1,800 meters (5,900 ft) long.
The air station was blasted in October 1944 during Operation Nordlicht, the German retreat from Finnmark.
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They were planning an attack on the Soviet Union from Finnmark and decided to designate Banak as their main air base in Northern Norway.
By September 1940, the main runway was extended to 1,000 by 200 meters (3,280 by 660 ft) with a wooden surface.
In addition, three hangars were built, allowing the air base to house bombers.
The main function of the air station was to attack the Artic convoy.
By 1943 there were two parallel runways, both 1,800 meters (5,900 ft) long.
The air station was blasted in October 1944 during Operation Nordlicht, the German retreat from Finnmark.
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