A special exhibit. One of 26 Badgers supplied during the period of co-operation with the USSR from 1961, serving SkU.41 and 42 at Iswahjudi AB, Madiun until the end of the 1960s when relations with Russia broke down and parts became embargoed. They were active during the Indonesian confrontation with Malaysia, flying sorties into Malaysian airspace near Singapore. Of the 26, 12 were the Tu-16KS-1B variant which was equipped to carry two Kennel air-to-surface missiles on underwing pylons as displayed here. Unfortunately it is impossible to photograph it satisfactorily under the protective roof.

This impressive bomber has found a shelter from the blazing Indonesian sun. It is remarkable that of all the Soviet friendly states only Egypt and Indonesia were allowed to use this type (next to China's licence built Harbin H-6)

Indonesia received two dozen Tu-16KS bombers in the early 1960s. They were armed with the large KS-1 Komet anti-shipping missile that can be seen under the starboard wing.