PARNDORF AIRFIELD

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CIA-RDP80-00810A007500290005-6
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RIPPUB
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S
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2
Document Creation Date: 
December 21, 2016
Document Release Date: 
June 24, 2008
Sequence Number: 
5
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Publication Date: 
July 5, 1955
Content Type: 
REPORT
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Approved For Release 2008/06/24: CIA-RDP80-0081 OA007500290005-6 25X1 OUNTRY COUNTRY- CLASSIFICATION J`'Ot;.1 CLASS IF I CAT I ON __ - REPOR EVALUATIO Nm1~-- DATE OF CONTENT DATE OBTAINED REFERENCES PACES ___ _ REMARKS...... ._DATE PREPARED This is UNEVALUATED Information Betwe ;n 0800 and 1400 on 2 June 1955, 24 r;IiG 15s were counted at Parndorf airfield. ?y.ost of the aircraft were parked in the eastern section of the field.. No changes on the MiG-15 types were observed., 1 There was 8/10 overcast at an altitude of about 1,500 meters, intermittent rain, westerly wind of about 20 km/h, good visibility, the Leitha ?fits were hazy,, No ai.r activity -as observed. I:TiG-15s 'vith blue stripes on the upper third of their rudder asvembly were seen similar to those previously and 5 tank trucks, were narked under the lean- to roof The AA gun emplacement, which was guarded by sentries, was equipped Wit;! six light AA guns of a new type., Fifteen trucks, 3 van=like trucks 6 grey jet engine crates 3'small grey crates measuring about 75 x 50 x 30 cm One small shed or a van-like truck trailer with mast and wind sock was seen at the eastern end of the airfield, 25X1 25X1 Personnel wearing fatigue uniforms performed maintenance work on parked motor vehicles. The fuel depot and two fuel tanks ,were guarded by sentries. Six tents were observed near the radar station equipped With 'tKniferest" and "Fishnet" type sets. The follo:in aircraft and equipment were seen near the aircraft repair shops 2 Mi-15a with dismounted tails resting 'on supports,, 1 au-m15 Both aircraft had no strioes0 2 25X1 PLACE OBTAINED__, ENCLOSURES (NO. & TYPE) RET Approved For Release 2008/06/24: CIA-RDP80-0081 OA007500290005-6 Approved For Release 2008/06/24: CIA-RDP80-0081 OA007500290005-6 SECRET The former Agricultural School in Bruck on the Leitha River-was guarded by sentries wearing black-bordered b1 t epaulets. Three officers wearing blue=bordered blue epaulets entered and left the "building. No motor, vehicles were observed LComment. Parndorf airfield is still occupied by a Soviet fighter regiment. 2. I (Comment. The three MIG-15 numbers are reported for the first Approved For Release 2008/06/24: CIA-RDP80-0081 OA007500290005-6 25X1 a