Under the Soviet Union, Ugolny airport was a strategic location located on Anadyr Bay, in the middle of the icy plains of the Russian Far East.
Under the Soviet Union, Ugolny airport was a strategic location located on Anadyr Bay, in the middle of the icy plains of the Russian Far East.
With a particularly important location, located near the state of Alaska, USA, Ugolny airport is considered the first blocking point against the US Air Force’s strategic bomber squadrons.
With a particularly important location, located near the state of Alaska, USA, Ugolny airport is considered the first blocking point against the US Air Force’s strategic bomber squadrons.
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ugolny airport was gradually abandoned, and technical equipment was left unattended.
After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ugolny airport was gradually abandoned, and technical equipment was left unattended.
The Su-15TMs were stripped of all electronic equipment and weapons, then left outdoors for decades.
The Su-15TMs were stripped of all electronic equipment and weapons, then left outdoors for decades.
The remains of many other aircraft were also left here.
The remains of many other aircraft were also left here.
The wreckage of an Il-76TD strategic transport aircraft also lies in Ugolny.
The wreckage of an Il-76TD strategic transport aircraft also lies in Ugolny.
The Il-76TD, number RA-76834, had an accident during takeoff on January 25, 1997 because the pilot was drunk.
The Il-76TD, number RA-76834, had an accident during takeoff on January 25, 1997 because the pilot was drunk.
Currently, the runway of Ugolny airport is still used for Anadyr mixed airport, serving civil and military purposes.
Currently, the runway of Ugolny airport is still used for Anadyr mixed airport, serving civil and military purposes.
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