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Soviet Pilot Belenko Sheds Light On Life Of Soviet Air Force
Viktor Belenko, the MIG25 defector, describes stark contrasts between Soviet and U S military life and food rations. He recalls brutal discipline at Sakharovka Far East Siberia, and praises American carrier crew proficiency and lax duties at Langley while noting desertion and discipline shocks.
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Viktor I. Belenko
United States
Japan
Sakharovka
Siberia
Lyudmila
Belenko
U.S
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Defense
Langley Air Force Base
Newport News
Appalachian Mountains
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Far East
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Far Eastern
Pavel F. Batitsky
Air Defense Forces
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Langley Air Base
Langley