ZERBST AIRFIELD

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80-00810A005800050004-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 21, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 13, 2008
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: December 22, 1954
• Content Type: REPORT

Approved For Release 2008/06/13: CIA-RDP80-0081 OA005800050004-2
CLASSIFICATION SECRET
COUNTRY_ East Germany
TOPIC Zerbst Airfield
REPORT
E'vALUATI ON,~
DATE OF CONTENTH
DATE OBTAINED
REFERENCES
Ph OBTAINED
DATE PREPARED-- 22 December 1954
FAGES 1 ENCLOSURES (NO. & TYPE)
REMARKS
1. Between 1120 and 1700 on 25 November 1954, no air activity was 25X1
observed at Zerbst airfield. Six MiG-15s or U-KiG-15s were parked
in front of the repair hangar. No aircraft were observed in the
revetments or on the landing field. 1
2, The Dumbo-type radar set previously located about 1 km southwest of
the runway end was removed. The Kniferest-type set which was not in
operation was still observed in the piece of wood. In the vicinity of
the set there.was a van-like truck and 2 soldiers who were engaged in
some work. No police dog was seen. 2
3. The Doeberitz-.,erbst road alone the southern edge of the landing field was
blocked also for pedestrians. ,
Comment. It is believed that Zerbst airfield is still occupied
by 1 fighter regiment and 1 reconnaissance regiment equipped with Il-10s. 25X1
Comment. Truck) was previously observed in Brandenburg.
Comment. Only the Kniferest-typc radar set was still ob erred in
the previously reported radar station.
CLASSIFICATION
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