Lindsey AS was established as a U.S. Army Air Forces installation on 13 November 1946, became a U.S. Air Force installation in 1947, and achieved its greatest prominence between December 1953 and 14 March 1973 when it was the host base for USAFE Headquarters.
Lindsey Air Force Base was established as an Army Air Forces facility on November 13, 1946, evolved into a U.S. Air Force base in 1947, and reached its peak during the period between December 1953 and March 14, 1973, when it served as the headquarters for USAFE.