ORANIENBURG AIRFIELD

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Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 
CIA-RDP80-00810A006200190004-2
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RIPPUB
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S
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1
Document Creation Date: 
December 21, 2016
Document Release Date: 
June 16, 2008
Sequence Number: 
4
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Publication Date: 
February 16, 1955
Content Type: 
REPORT
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Approved For Release 2008/06/16: CIA-RDP80-0081 OA006200190004-2 CLASSIFICATION COUNTRY, Oranienburg Airfield REPORT EVALUATION DATE OF CONTEN DATE OBTAINED_ REFERENCES PAGES 1 ENCLOSURES (NO. & TYPE) REMARKS 25X1 This is UNEVALUATED Information closed. The aircraft revetments were empty as far as could be seen.L_~ 25X1 2. Between 5 and 17 January 1955 individual flying was practiced by about 3 Po-2s only on 9 and 12 January. It could not be determined how many aircraft were stationed at the field since the doors of the hangars were 1. At about 2030 on 10, 12 and 14 January 1955, 3, 2, and 3 railroad 25X1 tank cars respectively were seen at the Oranienburg freight station. The tank cars were attached to boxcars and stood on the track of Germendorf. It was believed that the cars were to be forwarded to Oranienburg airfield. 25X1 construction work at the Weisse 25X1 the field. The doors of the hangrs were closed. Tank truck 25X1 and truck which was apparently new, were seen. 25X1 for about 1 hour. No air activity was observed. No aircraft were seen at Stadt was to be completed by 1 February. By that date, army units would have been transferred and the restricted area would be occupied by air force personnel only. A bomber unit was allegedly to be transferred to the field. On 6 January, truck roceeded from the field to the twwn. 25X1 3. During the mornings of 18, 21, 22, and 23 January, the field was observed 4. Between 18 and 23 January, the Weisse Stadt was still occupied by an estimated 300 personnel. Two tank trucks, 1 ambulance and 8 trucks were seen in the parking lot at Br i id trasse - Thaelmann Strasse intersection, Tan--like truck entered the Weisse Stadt through 25X1 the northern gate. Comment. Oranienburg airfield is still occupied by only a few Po-2s. 25X1 It is believed possible that the field will be occupied by a bomber unit after the completion of construction work in the Weisse Stadt. Approved For Release 2008/06/16: CIA-RDP80-0081 OA006200190004-2