25. Räumbootsflottille

R-boat flotilla

History

The 25. Räumbootsflottille was formed in 1945 but was not an operational flotilla during the war, and was formed from other disbanded flotillas after the surrender of Germany. And was commanded by Horst Rixeter, and was made up of the 1934 Type, 1936-42 Type and 1937-43 Type R-boats and was deployed for minesweeping.

After the war ended the 25. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping by The German Mine Sweeping Administration (GMSA) around the coastal waters of Denmark.

Superior formations

Subordinate formations

R18
R23
R65 also served in 1. Räumbootsflottille
R234 also served in 10. Räumbootsflottille
R254 also served in 15. Räumbootsflottille
R257 also served in 8. Räumbootsflottille
R258 also served in 8. Räumbootsflottille
R409
R410
R411

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Career

1945
The 25. Räumbootsflottille was formed.

1945
The 25. Räumbootsflottille was deployed for minesweeping by The German Mine Sweeping Administration (GMSA) around the coastal waters of Denmark.

1946
The 25. Räumbootsflottille was disbanded.

Commanders

Horst Rixeter
Takes command on June 1945
Ends command on 1946


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