During the war, the base served the 8th Brigade.
The base also served to hold the machine in place in the box.
The base also served as a diversion field for Luftwaffe fighters.
The base also served as a regional control centre for aviation.
Today, the base often serves as a waypoint for illegal migrants.
The base would serve as the heat shield on reentry.
The base itself served a major refit and repair role.
Starting 1971, the base of this model served to create the Izh-2125 hatchback (see below).
The base of the tower may have served as the original entrance porch.
The base also serves its duty to the local community beyond its military functions.