Galyonki Explained

Galyonki (Russian: Галёнки) is a rural locality (a selo) in Oktyabrsky District of Primorsky Krai, Russia. Population:

History

It was founded in 1880.^[1]

Military

The 18th Guards Vitebsk Normandie-Niemen Attack Air Regiment of the 3rd Air and Air Defence Forces Command (former 11th Air Army) was stationed at a military airfield in the vicinity,^[2] Galenki (air base), before its 2009 disbandment.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Приморский крайисполком. "Приморский край. Административно-территориальное деление на 1 января 1968 г." Дальневосточное книжное издательство. Владивосток, 1968. Стр. 33.
2. [Air Forces Monthly]
3. Web site: Российский полк "Нормандия-Неман" расформирован. 11 December 2009. graniru.org. Russian. Russian Regiment Normandie-Niemen Disbanded. 2016-12-27.