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 | 204th Lovački avijacijski puk Batajnica (Serbia and Montenegro) 2005 |
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On May 10 the author was given the opportunity to visit Batajnica air base of
Serbia
and Montenegro Air and Air Defence Force.
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MiG-21M gate guard.
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Two MiG-21bis each armed with four R-60 missiles are on QRA.
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Only this MiG-21UM took off for a few flights at the day of the visit.
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This MiG-21M modified for the reconnaissance role replaced the MiG-21R at 353. izvidjacka avijacijska eskadrila
(recce squadron).
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All operational MiG-21s of the Serbia and Montenegro Air and Air Defence Force are based at Batajnica.
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Five MiG-29 survived NATO aggression in 1999 and await now overhaul.
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Among the other types based at Batajnica are Super Galebs (with gun pod) ...
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... and numerous transport aircraft and helicopters like this Mi-8.
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... the was the chance to visit the aircraft museum at Belgrade airport where this well preserved MiG-21F-13 and ...
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... a MiG-21R that was still operational until 2003 are displayed.
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The author wishes to thank Colonel Ðukanović and all SCG Air Force staff
who made this journey possible for their support and hospitality.
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