(4 Dec 1995) T/I 10:28:19
The Hungarian army have begun preparations to welcome the first
American soldiers due to arrive at Kaposvar early on Tuesday
(5/12). About 200 US troops are expected in Hungary, where they
will set up a transit point as part of the massive NATO
peace-keeping force in the former Yugoslavia.
SHOWS:
KAPOSVAR, HUNGARY 4/12
Exterior air base, with Hungarian air force MiG-21 jets parked in
front Hungarian Army deputy commander, Bela Biro, with translator, SOT:
"This is going to be the region where the I-for forces will
stage."
Philip Recar, spokesman for US Embassy in Budapest, SOT: "With
Hungary's agreement to allow NATO troops to pass through and
stage, Hungary is playing a vital role in the peace plan
implementation...the staging area will be under US control."
CU map of base
Joseph Kaszper, head of Taszar military base, points to map of
base and explains which buildings have been cleared for American
troops.
Room with desks and chairs piled
Empty bunks in barracks
Hungarian soldiers moving furniture
MiG-21 being towed by truck
Men pushing platform on airbase
Exterior base, Hungarian soldiers walking in snow.
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