THE VESZPREM AIRFIELD

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP82-00457R013400010005-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 3, 2006
• Sequence Number: 5
• Publication Date: August 18, 1952
• Content Type: REPORT

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SECURITY INFORMATION
INFORMATION REPORT REPORT NO.
CD NO.
COUNTRY Hungary
SUBJECT The Veszprem Airfield
DATE OF
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1. The airfield is about 6 km. port of Veszprem, at the point tirhere the VeszpAm-
Celld8m8lk-Szombathely railroad makes a sharp westward turn. The bti .l.d; e
of the field are in a wooded area which surrounds the base.
2. There is one concrete runway. The rest of the field is surfaced with grass
The subsurface consists of .earth to adepth ")f 30-40 cm., resting on a lime-
stone bed. There is evidence that the field is going to be enlarged..
3. A spur-track, not indicated on-he enclosed sketch, connects the field with
the main railroad line.
4. The wind is predominantly easterly.
5. The source counted 80 plates of the following descriptions
a. 2-motor reconnaissance planes with 3-blade propellers, approximately 40
b. 4-motor heavy bombers, about 30 machines
c. The rest, approximately 10, were jet-propelled fighters.
6. During, the time of observation in May 1952, the jet fighters were very active..
Day and night missions were flown singly and in pairs.
Legend to the enclosed sketch of the Veszprtrm airfield:
1) Headquarters building; a 3-story structure,containing offices and a canteen.
2) Radar station (antenna with radar net) and radio station'(' Radioeinfliegdienst")
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2 buildings, each having three floors, in which briefing and lectures
are held.
4) 4 barracks, 3-floor structures,
Garage for trucks and cars,,
6) Gasoline station,
7.) 5 hangers, approximately 30 m x 80 m.
there is a concrete apron,
8)` Floodlights.
The Airfield at Vessprem
each,, In
front of each hanger
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