Schuchin (air base)

Schuchin is a former airbase of the Belarusian Air Force located near Shchuchyn, Grodno Region, Belarus.

Schuchin
Shchuchyn, Grodno Region in Belarus
Schuchin is located in Belarus
Schuchin
Schuchin
Shown within Belarus
Coordinates53°35′57″N 24°45′57″E
TypeAir Base
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
OperatorBelarusian Air Force
Site history
Built1945 (1945)
In use1945 - 1993 (1993)
Airfield information
Elevation10 metres (33 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
02/20 2,500 metres (8,202 ft) Concrete

The base was home to the:

References

  1. "10th independent Moskovsko-Kenigsbergskiy Red Banner order of Suvorov Reconnaissance Aviation Regiment". Soviet Armed Forces 1945-1991. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  2. "129th Kenigsbergskaya order of Kutuzov Fighter Aviation Division PVO". Soviet Armed Forces 1945-1991. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  3. "790th order of Kutuzov Fighter Aviation Regiment PVO". Soviet Armed Forces 1945-1991. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  4. "157th Bomber Aviation Division". Soviet Armed Forces 1945-1991. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  5. "979th Volkovyskskiy Red Banner order of Suvorov Fighter Aviation Regiment". Soviet Armed Forces 1945-1991. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
  6. "151st independent Aviation Regiment for Electronic Warfare". Soviet Armed Forces 1945-1991. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
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