Thread: VVS aviation regiment designated 3 URAP, what does the U stand for?
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Old 22nd July 2010, 01:20
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Re: VVS aviation regiment designated 3 URAP, what does the U stand for?
3. URAP VVS VMF was formed by an order of NK VMF dated 29.03.1941. It was under command of the Black Sea Fleet VVS. Served for training and accumulating of airmen for new formed units. Since 01.06.1941 consisted of three squadrons of 8. IAP and 40. BAP. Was based at Dzhankoye. On June 22, 1941 had 11 SB, 10 I-15bis and 6 I-153. Was disbanded in summer 1941. From its fighter squadron 101. OIAE VMF was formed.
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