Prerov Airbase - LKPO (PRV)

 airport, military airbase, military

The helicopter base in Přerov, previously known as the 33.zVrL underwent several reorganisations since its establishment in 1994. The Mi-2 Hoplites were withdrawn from service in the late 90s along with a number of Mi-24D Hinds of which the last examples were completely withdrawn during 2004. The unit received the first of sixteen new Mi-35 Hinds during 2003 and the first of sixteen Mi-171 Hips in early 2005. The new helicopters are part of the payment of Soviet debts to the Czech Republic. Přerov, was slated for closure in 2007 after the resident 23.zVrL was due to relocated to Náměšt nad Oslavou . The decision was however reverted in late 2007. The base will be retained and only the Mi-24/Mi-35 squadron will make the move to Náměšt nad Oslavou. [source: www.scramble.nl/cz.htm]
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