ODE - 4048

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T05693A000300030024-1
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 9
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 25, 2007
• Sequence Number: 24
• Publication Date: August 30, 1957
• Content Type: REPORT

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COPY NO. 3i1
1. ODE - 4048 arrived) lon 29 August at 2230.
2. Photography is of excellent quality; no malfunction.
ODE - 4048, 21 August 1957, South Central USSR.
SUMMARY:
This preliminary study report
several
major industrial complexes, six major airfields with a total of
62 bombers, 16 possible bombers, 26 fighters, 21 possible fighters,
20 transports, 21 liaison, 60 miscellaneous aircraft, and 1 helicopter.
Several smaller airfields were noted.
This city,covered by excellent photography, contains heavy
and light industry, marshalling yards and extensive construction
2. PAVLODAR
52? 16' N - 76? 56' E
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a. INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION UNDER CONSTRUCTION
A large industrial installation, in initial stages of
construction, is situated on the NNE side of Pavlodar .
b. PAVLODAR AIRFIELD
A sod airfield, approximately 4000' x 4000', located
on north side of PAVLODAR. Aircraft observed: 1 Colt
and 9 probable Mules.
c. PAVLODAR AIRFIELD, EAST
A sod airfield, approximately 5000' x 3000'. Aircraft
observed: 6 possible Mules.
3. KUPINO AIRFIELD
540 21' N - 77? 20' E (LO 213-215)
Concrete runway, 6800' x 180', oriented NE/SW. Aircraft
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4. BARABINSK
550 22' N - 78? 22' E
Airfield, 3300' x 250', concrete, NE/SW, with concrete
loop-taxiway and 12 hardstands. Aircraft observed: 2 light
single-engine planes .
Large railroad classification yard and shops, small POL
storage and several light industries.
5. KUYBYSHEV
550 Z7' N - 780 19' E
Large power plant serving a major unidentified industrial
installation still under construction. One large cooling basin
completed, a second basin under construction.
6. TATARSK
550 14' N - 760 00' E
Railroad classification yard, three rail-served walled
storage areas, military barracks and small training area.
Two rail-served POL storage areas, one of which is being
expanded.
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Newly constructed concrete runway,7600' x 240',
oriented E/W. Aircraft observed: 48 Beagles, 5 Cabs,
5 Coaches, 13 Mules, 2 unidentified single engine aircraft
and one possible Hare.
b. OMSK EAST AIRFIELD
Concrete runway, 6900' x 240' , oriented NE/SW.
Functions as fly-away strip for adjacent aircraft factory.
Aircraft observed: 1 Cab, 1 Coach, 2 Camels/Badgers.
c. NEW AIRFIELD UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Estimated dimensions when completed 9000' x 320',
oriented NE/SW. This runway is connected to the aircraft
factory by a 65' wide concrete taxiway, 2 miles long.
d. PETROLEUM REFINERY AND PIPELINE
A large petroleum refinery and petroleum storage area
is connected to the new Tuymazy oil pipeline. This new
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e. OTHER ITEMS
There is evidence of large industrial expansion
throughout the Omsk Area. Unusually large number of
secure areas, some rail served, several more under
construction. Military camp and training area, aircraft
assembly and aircraft engine plant, railroad classification
yard and shops, ore treatment plant, tank plant, new
highway bridge under construction over Irtysh River, and
various light and heavy industries.
8. BOGEMBAY
52? 27' N - 72? 20' E
Open-pit mine and associated ore processing plant,
possibly bauxite.
9. AKMOLINSK
510 10' N - 710 25' E
Large railroad yards and shops and many diversified light
and heavy industries.
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11. BALKHASH
46? 49' N - 750 00' E
Large open-pit Kounrad copper mine, large copper
refinery, power plant, two secure areas which are possible
research centers, a large housing area, and a small, graded
earth runway,4800' x 180'. Aircraft observed: I Coach/Crate.
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13. OTAR
430 30' N - 750 17' E
Otar airfield, only partially covered, appears to have a
E/W graded earth runway.
A possible open-pit uranium mining area,including large
personnel and operational buildings,is visible in the mountains
approximately 18 miles southwest of Otar.
14. FRUNZE
42? 50' N - 74? 35' E
a. FRUNZE NW AIRFIELD
Graded earth runway, 4500' x 800', oriented NNW/SSE.
Aircraft observed: 6 Fagot, 60 Moose, 1 Fritz.
b. FRUNZE AIRFIELD
Graded earth runway, 5300' x 320', oriented NW/SE.
Aircraft observed: 4 Cabs, 2 Coaches, 6 liaison type.
c. OTHER ITEMS
Railroad classification yards and shops, POL storage,
and light and heavy industries.
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15. KANT AIRFIELD
42? 51'N-74?51' E
A new airfield, graded earth runway, approximately 6000' x
700', oriented NW/SE. Aircraft observed: 19 MIG-type plus
21 possible MIG-type. A second runway, oriented NE/SW, is
under construction.
16. MINING ACTIVITY
410 35' N - 74? 45' E
Extensive mining activity is evident in a mountainous area
approximately 85-90 miles south of Frunze.
This railroad is covered by photography of excellent
quality from Barabinsk (55? 22' N - 78? 22' E) to Omsk
(55? 00' N - 730 23' E), a total of approximately 200 miles.
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