LG 1 (Luftflotte (Air Fleet) 3/Fliegerkorps (Division) V/1st Heavy Fighter Wing) stationed Junkers Ju 88A-5 (Fuselage Code L1+) day/night interceptors at the base.

An 8000' new jet runway was laid down along with two circular marguerite systems of hardstands that could be revetted later with earth for added protection.

Additional dispersed aircraft parking, ramp space and hangars were also constructed, along with a completely new administrative and personnel area.

Bricy is the home of the Airbus A400M Atlas new European tactical cargo aircraft for the French Air and Space Force.

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