Oschatz Fliegerhorst — Soviet Garrison (1945–1991)

Авиагородок Ошац (Флигерхорст) — гарнизон советских войск (1945–1991)

GermanyОшац1945–1991Military sites

The air-base settlement with its flying field on the western edge of Oschatz was built in 1935 as a training air base; the chief architect was Willi Ludewig of Berlin. American units took over the site in April 1945 and it was handed over to the Soviet army on 1 July 1945; from 1947 a ground-forces garrison was stationed here, for which additional blocks were built. In April 1991 the site was returned to the German authorities. Today Fliegerhorst is a residential district of Oschatz, and part of the flying field serves as the local aero club's airfield.

Авиагородок с лётным полем на западной окраине Ошаца построен в 1935 году как учебная авиабаза; главным архитектором был берлинец Вилли Людевиг. В апреле 1945 года площадку заняли американские части, 1 июля 1945 года её передали советской армии; с 1947 года здесь стоял гарнизон сухопутных войск, для которого возводили новые корпуса. В апреле 1991 года городок вернули немецким властям. Сегодня «Флигерхорст» — жилой район Ошаца, а часть лётного поля служит посадочной площадкой местного аэроклуба.

Property abroad

EraUSSR

FunctionMilitary site (historical)

Present ownerGermany (since the withdrawal of troops in 1991); the flying field is used by the Oschatz aero club

StatusSold, transferred or lost

As of2024-07

The site was handed over to the German authorities in April 1991 and converted into a residential district; the flying field hosted the World Glider Aerobatic Championships from 31 July to 10 August 2024 (press release of 16 July 2024).

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