24 Air Base Zegrze Pomorskie. 2001-2002.

Zegrze Pomorskie 2019-06-17

24 Air Base in Zegrze Pomorskie.

2001-2002.

The emblem the 24 Air Base in Zegrze Pomorskie
The emblem the 24 Air Base in Zegrze Pomorskie

MiG-21 bis. 2017 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman
MiG-21 bis. 2017 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

Until 2000, the 9th Regiment of Fighter Aircraft (JW. 5069) was stationed at Zegrze Pomorskie Airport, which was equipped with MiG-21 bis aircraft.

On January 1, 2001, the 9th Regiment of Fighter Aircraft was transformed into the 24th Air Base (JW. 1133) and 9th Tactical Aviation Squadron. In 2002, it was decided to liquidate the base and squadron. MiG-21 bis planes were relayed to Krzesiny Airport. The base was demoulded on November 27, 2002.

Commanders of the base: Col. pil. Sławomir Kałuziński (January 1, 2001 – 2002), Lt. Col. Jacek Krzyżanowski (2002 – December 2003).

Written by Karol Placha Hetman