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@ Mark83: (who started the article in 2004)

The fourth sentence of the introduction says Construction began in mid-1952. The info-box says 'February 1952' ... what's right ? Does anyone have a source ? -- Neun-x ( talk) 14:08, 30 September 2018 (UTC) reply

@ Neun-x:. I'll have to dig for a reference. Leave it with me Mark83 ( talk) 18:34, 28 December 2018 (UTC) reply