Dyagilevo, military airbase in Ryazan Oblast, Russia
Dyagilevo is a military air base near Ryazan that houses large strategic aircraft including Tu-95, Tu-22M, and Tu-134UBL planes, plus refueling tankers. The facility sits on flat terrain with long concrete runways and includes an aircraft repair plant where specialists maintain and prepare planes for missions.
The base was established in 1940 as a training center and played a role in pilot preparation during World War II. From the 1950s onward, it evolved into a center for long-range aviation, and in 1985 it received a new unit with advanced aircraft, solidifying its importance in Soviet military aviation.
The base attracts people interested in military aviation and Soviet-era aircraft, with a museum displaying model planes, historical banners, and weapons from different periods. Visitors can walk through areas where the aircraft are maintained and understand how the facility has served as a training center for Russia's long-range aviation forces.
The base is located about 10 kilometers west of Ryazan's center and is accessible by a well-maintained road. Visits are possible when no training exercises or military activities are taking place, so it is wise to check access conditions beforehand.
A monument on the grounds is dedicated to mechanic Makarych from the Soviet film classic "Only Old Men Are Going to Battle," honoring the importance of skilled craftsmanship. This memorial serves as a reminder of the mechanics and engineers whose careful work keeps these aircraft flying.
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