329th independent Helicopter Regiment

329-й отдельный вертолётный полк

Military Unit: 36656

Activated 1.9.77 in Mogocha, Chita Oblast, from the 211th Aviation Group.

Transport-Combat Helicopter Regiment - 4 squadrons (2 with Mi-8 and 2 with Mi-6).

Selected crews served in Afghanistan (280th independent Helicopter Regiment) during two periods:

• 8.84 - 11.85 in Kandahar - 1st squadron/280th independent Helicopter Regiment - Mi-6
• 8.87 - 8.88 in Kandahar - 1st squadron/280th independent Helicopter Regiment - Mi-6

Disbanded 1994.

Bases:

• Mogocha, Chita Oblast, 1.9.77 - 1994 [53 44 28N, 119 43 57E]

Aircraft:

• Mi-6, 1977-1994 (two squadron)
• Mi-6VKP, 1980's-1990's
• Mi-8, 1977-1994 (two squadrons)

Subordination:

• 11th independent Assault-Landing Brigade, 1.9.77 - 1988
• Transbaykal Military District, 1988 - 1994