Pechora Kamenka (air base)
Pechora Kamenka (also Kamenka or Berezovka) is a former air base in Komi Republic, Russia located 27 km west of Pechora. It was a medium-size bomber base, with about 12 hardstands and small tarmacs.
| Pechora Kamenka Berezovka | |||||||
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| Pechora, Komi Republic in Russia | |||||||
Pechora Kamenka Shown within Komi Republic Pechora Kamenka Pechora Kamenka (Russia) | |||||||
| Coordinates | 65°3′18″N 056°40′24″E | ||||||
| Type | Air Base | ||||||
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| Owner | Ministry of Defence | ||||||
| Operator | Russian Air Force | ||||||
| Site history | |||||||
| Built | 1970 | ||||||
| In use | 1970 - 1998 | ||||||
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| Identifiers | ICAO: XUYR | ||||||
| Elevation | 91 metres (299 ft) AMSL | ||||||
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In 1989, the 144th independent Aviation Regiment for Long-Range Radar Detection (144 OAPDRLO) which operated the Beriev A-50 Airborne Early Warning aircraft arrived from Siauliai in Lithuania. It stayed until November 1998 when it was moved to Ivanovo Severny and redesignated the 2457th Aviation Base.
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