PARNDORF AIRFIELD

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80-00810A007500290005-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 24, 2008
• Sequence Number: 5
• Publication Date: July 5, 1955
• Content Type: REPORT

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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,
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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
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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
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