22 Shturmova Aviacionna Basa (22. ShtAB) - Bezmer Air Base
India, Oct. 2 -- Bezmer Air Base is situated in the eastern part of the Upper Thracian Lowland, in Yambol Oblast region (Bulgaria), 10 kilometers west of the city Yambol and 30 kilometers southeast of the city Sliven, between the villages of Bezmer and Bolyarsko. The base takes its name from the nearby village, which is named after Khan Bezmer of Bulgaria (seventh century). Bulgaria had always been a theatre of interest due to its strategical position, looking out to the Black Sea and consequently to Turkey and Russia and particularly favorable weather conditions of the area. The Imperial German Air Service built a base for Zeppelins in Yambol during World War I. The base was used for reconnaissance and bombing missions to Romania, Russia, ...
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