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| Registration / Serial: | 110 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-14 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-14 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-14A |
| C/n (msn): | 003308 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 796864Submit Correction |
| View count: | 194 |
The An-14 was first delivered to the Bulgarian AF in 1966 and served as a light transport, medivac, liason and signals aircraft. This example served at the Bulgarian AF academy at Dolna Mitropoliya and came to the museum in April 1992.
| Registration / Serial: | 110 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-14A |
| C/n (msn): | 003308 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 110 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-14 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-14 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-14A |
| C/n (msn): | 003308 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 796864Submit Correction |
| View count: | 194 |
The An-14 was first delivered to the Bulgarian AF in 1966 and served as a light transport, medivac, liason and signals aircraft. This example served at the Bulgarian AF academy at Dolna Mitropoliya and came to the museum in April 1992.
| Registration / Serial: | 110 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-14A |
| C/n (msn): | 003308 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 088 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis SAU |
| C/n (msn): | 75094088 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 796855Submit Correction |
| View count: | 240 |
This Fishbed-H first flew in January 1984 and was based at Graf Ignatievo AB. It made its last flight in February 2002 and came to the museum in 2013.
| Registration / Serial: | 088 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis SAU |
| C/n (msn): | 75094088 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 088 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis SAU |
| C/n (msn): | 75094088 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 796855Submit Correction |
| View count: | 240 |
This Fishbed-H first flew in January 1984 and was based at Graf Ignatievo AB. It made its last flight in February 2002 and came to the museum in 2013.
| Registration / Serial: | 088 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis SAU |
| C/n (msn): | 75094088 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 79 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393208379 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 796830Submit Correction |
| View count: | 147 |
The Flogger-H ground attack fighter was the first variable geometry aircraft with the Bulgarian AF and was in service from 1976 to 2002. This particular plane was in service from 1977 until 1994 and was moved from Cheshnigirovo AB to the museum in 1998.
| Registration / Serial: | 79 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393208379 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 79 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393208379 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 796830Submit Correction |
| View count: | 147 |
The Flogger-H ground attack fighter was the first variable geometry aircraft with the Bulgarian AF and was in service from 1976 to 2002. This particular plane was in service from 1977 until 1994 and was moved from Cheshnigirovo AB to the museum in 1998.
| Registration / Serial: | 79 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393208379 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 030 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24RV |
| C/n (msn): | 37309008 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Greece |
| Photo Date: | September 1992 |
| Photo by: | George PantalosContact |
| Photo ID: | 795909Submit Correction |
| View count: | 50 |
| Registration / Serial: | 030 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24RV |
| C/n (msn): | 37309008 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map | Country: | Greece |
| Photo Date: | September 1992 |
| Photo by: | George PantalosContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 030 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24RV |
| C/n (msn): | 37309008 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Greece |
| Photo Date: | September 1992 |
| Photo by: | George PantalosContact |
| Photo ID: | 795909Submit Correction |
| View count: | 50 |
| Registration / Serial: | 030 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24RV |
| C/n (msn): | 37309008 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map | Country: | Greece |
| Photo Date: | September 1992 |
| Photo by: | George PantalosContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 040 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 07305810 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Greece |
| Photo Date: | March 1997 |
| Photo by: | George PantalosContact |
| Photo ID: | 795786Submit Correction |
| View count: | 58 |
| Registration / Serial: | 040 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 07305810 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map | Country: | Greece |
| Photo Date: | March 1997 |
| Photo by: | George PantalosContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 040 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 07305810 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map |
| Country: | Greece |
| Photo Date: | March 1997 |
| Photo by: | George PantalosContact |
| Photo ID: | 795786Submit Correction |
| View count: | 58 |
| Registration / Serial: | 040 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 07305810 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Athens (LGAT / ATH) (closed)Map | Country: | Greece |
| Photo Date: | March 1997 |
| Photo by: | George PantalosContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 072 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeritalia G-222 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Alenia G-222 (C-27 Spartan) |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4140 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Zürich (LSZH / ZRH)Map |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Photo Date: | 30 March 2025 |
| Photo by: | PropfreakContact |
| Photo ID: | 794726Submit Correction |
| View count: | 80 |
| Registration / Serial: | 072 |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4140 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Zürich (LSZH / ZRH)Map | Country: | Switzerland |
| Photo Date: | 30 March 2025 |
| Photo by: | PropfreakContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 072 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeritalia G-222 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Alenia G-222 (C-27 Spartan) |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4140 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Zürich (LSZH / ZRH)Map |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Photo Date: | 30 March 2025 |
| Photo by: | PropfreakContact |
| Photo ID: | 794726Submit Correction |
| View count: | 80 |
| Registration / Serial: | 072 |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4140 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Zürich (LSZH / ZRH)Map | Country: | Switzerland |
| Photo Date: | 30 March 2025 |
| Photo by: | PropfreakContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PFM |
| C/n (msn): | 940ME10 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 794627Submit Correction |
| View count: | 63 |
The Fishbed-F was in sevice with the Bulgarian AF from 1967 until 1990. This particular airframe first flew in July 1978 and served at, the now closed, Dobrich air base. It made its last flight in December 1989 and has been on display at the museum since February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 62 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PFM |
| C/n (msn): | 940ME10 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 62 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PFM |
| C/n (msn): | 940ME10 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 794627Submit Correction |
| View count: | 63 |
The Fishbed-F was in sevice with the Bulgarian AF from 1967 until 1990. This particular airframe first flew in July 1978 and served at, the now closed, Dobrich air base. It made its last flight in December 1989 and has been on display at the museum since February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 62 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PFM |
| C/n (msn): | 940ME10 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 17165 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 794565Submit Correction |
| View count: | 34 |
The Mi-4ME was the export version of the Soviet Mi-4M anti-submarine warfare helicopter. The type was in service with the Bulgarians from 1957 until 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | 53 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 17165 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 53 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 17165 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 794565Submit Correction |
| View count: | 34 |
The Mi-4ME was the export version of the Soviet Mi-4M anti-submarine warfare helicopter. The type was in service with the Bulgarians from 1957 until 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | 53 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 17165 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 71 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 71652 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 794564Submit Correction |
| View count: | 37 |
The MiG-17F was the basic fighter version with some 1,685 frames built. This example first flew in January 1962 and made its last flight in March 1989 before arriving at the museum from Bezmer (LBIA) in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 71 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 71652 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 71 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 71652 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 794564Submit Correction |
| View count: | 37 |
The MiG-17F was the basic fighter version with some 1,685 frames built. This example first flew in January 1962 and made its last flight in March 1989 before arriving at the museum from Bezmer (LBIA) in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 71 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 71652 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 96 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 39-3851 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Collection: | Museo del Aire |
| Photo Date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | WalAndPlContact |
| Photo ID: | 793426Submit Correction |
| View count: | 43 |
| Registration / Serial: | 96 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 39-3851 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | WalAndPlContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 96 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 39-3851 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Spain |
| Collection: | Museo del Aire |
| Photo Date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | WalAndPlContact |
| Photo ID: | 793426Submit Correction |
| View count: | 43 |
| Registration / Serial: | 96 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 39-3851 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Cuatro Vientos / Museo del Aire [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | Spain |
| Photo Date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Photo by: | WalAndPlContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MFR |
| C/n (msn): | 969402 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 789653Submit Correction |
| View count: | 572 |
MiG-21MFR was the Bulgarian designation for the MiG-21MF that had been modified to carry reconnaissance pods after retirement of the MiG-21F-13R. The first flight of this Fishbed-J was in November 1993 and served at the, now closed, Dobrich air base. It made its last flight in November 1998 and has been on display at the museum since 2004.
| Registration / Serial: | 52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MFR |
| C/n (msn): | 969402 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MFR |
| C/n (msn): | 969402 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 789653Submit Correction |
| View count: | 572 |
MiG-21MFR was the Bulgarian designation for the MiG-21MF that had been modified to carry reconnaissance pods after retirement of the MiG-21F-13R. The first flight of this Fishbed-J was in November 1993 and served at the, now closed, Dobrich air base. It made its last flight in November 1998 and has been on display at the museum since 2004.
| Registration / Serial: | 52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MFR |
| C/n (msn): | 969402 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 04159 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 789650Submit Correction |
| View count: | 392 |
The Mi-4ME was the export version of the Soviet Mi-4M anti-submarine warfare helicopter. The type was in service with the Bulgarians from 1957 until 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | 52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 04159 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 52 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 04159 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 789650Submit Correction |
| View count: | 392 |
The Mi-4ME was the export version of the Soviet Mi-4M anti-submarine warfare helicopter. The type was in service with the Bulgarians from 1957 until 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | 52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 04159 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 55 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-11 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Let C.11 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let C.11 |
| C/n (msn): | 172419 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 789643Submit Correction |
| View count: | 562 |
The powerful Yak-11 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1948 until 1963 and was used to train pilots on conversion to jet aircraft. This particular example served with the Air Force Academy 'G. Benkovski' at Shtraklevo air base (now Ruse (LHRS)) and was donated to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 55 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let C.11 |
| C/n (msn): | 172419 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 55 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-11 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Let C.11 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let C.11 |
| C/n (msn): | 172419 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 789643Submit Correction |
| View count: | 562 |
The powerful Yak-11 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1948 until 1963 and was used to train pilots on conversion to jet aircraft. This particular example served with the Air Force Academy 'G. Benkovski' at Shtraklevo air base (now Ruse (LHRS)) and was donated to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 55 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let C.11 |
| C/n (msn): | 172419 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393215750 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787192Submit Correction |
| View count: | 493 |
The Flogger-H ground attack fighter was the first variable geometry aircraft with the Bulgarian AF and was in service from 1976 to 2002. This particular plane first flew in June 1981 and made its last flight in February 1998. It was moved from Cheshnigirovo AB to the museum in 2004 and is the first plane to be seen when one enters through the entrance gate.
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393215750 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393215750 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787192Submit Correction |
| View count: | 493 |
The Flogger-H ground attack fighter was the first variable geometry aircraft with the Bulgarian AF and was in service from 1976 to 2002. This particular plane first flew in June 1981 and made its last flight in February 1998. It was moved from Cheshnigirovo AB to the museum in 2004 and is the first plane to be seen when one enters through the entrance gate.
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393215750 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 97 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-14 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-14 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-14T |
| C/n (msn): | 148001846 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787173Submit Correction |
| View count: | 198 |
The Il-14 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1958 until 1987. This particular aircraft served at Dobroslavtsi AB near Sofia and was moved to the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 97 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-14T |
| C/n (msn): | 148001846 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 97 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-14 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-14 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-14T |
| C/n (msn): | 148001846 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787173Submit Correction |
| View count: | 198 |
The Il-14 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1958 until 1987. This particular aircraft served at Dobroslavtsi AB near Sofia and was moved to the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 97 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-14T |
| C/n (msn): | 148001846 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 45 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 3123177 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 570 |
The Yak-23 was the first jet in service with the Bulgarian AF and they received some 120 examples. This Flora was donated to the museum in 1991
| Registration / Serial: | 45 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 3123177 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 45 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 3123177 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 570 |
The Yak-23 was the first jet in service with the Bulgarian AF and they received some 120 examples. This Flora was donated to the museum in 1991
| Registration / Serial: | 45 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 3123177 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-28 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-28 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-28R |
| C/n (msn): | 52504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 784130Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
This reconnaissance Beagle first flew in March 1962 and was based at Dobrich. It made its last flight in October 1971 and was donated to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 43 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-28R |
| C/n (msn): | 52504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-28 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-28 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-28R |
| C/n (msn): | 52504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 784130Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
This reconnaissance Beagle first flew in March 1962 and was based at Dobrich. It made its last flight in October 1971 and was donated to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 43 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-28R |
| C/n (msn): | 52504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 30 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5R |
| C/n (msn): | 1C-1523 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 784078Submit Correction |
| View count: | 518 |
This Fresco-C first flew in September 1963 and was based at Bezmer (LBIA). It made its last flight in April 1985 and arrived at the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 30 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5R |
| C/n (msn): | 1C-1523 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 30 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5R |
| C/n (msn): | 1C-1523 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 784078Submit Correction |
| View count: | 518 |
This Fresco-C first flew in September 1963 and was based at Bezmer (LBIA). It made its last flight in April 1985 and arrived at the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 30 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5R |
| C/n (msn): | 1C-1523 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Tupolev Tu-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Tupolev Tu-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-2T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 783994Submit Correction |
| View count: | 563 |
The Tu-2T was the torpedo-bomber variant based on the Tu-2S and was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1947 until 1954. This particular aircraft served at Balchik (LBWB) and once was forced to ditch into the Black Sea. Fortunately all crew members survived, the aircraft recovered and arrived at the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-2T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Tupolev Tu-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Tupolev Tu-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-2T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 783994Submit Correction |
| View count: | 563 |
The Tu-2T was the torpedo-bomber variant based on the Tu-2S and was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1947 until 1954. This particular aircraft served at Balchik (LBWB) and once was forced to ditch into the Black Sea. Fortunately all crew members survived, the aircraft recovered and arrived at the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-2T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 072 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeritalia G-222 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Alenia G-222 (C-27 Spartan) |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4140 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Adana - Sakirpasa (LTAF / ADA)Map |
| Country: | Turkey |
| Photo Date: | 11 February 2023 |
| Photo by: | Savaş BiniciContact |
| Photo ID: | 780976Submit Correction |
| View count: | 73 |
| Registration / Serial: | 072 |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4140 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Adana - Sakirpasa (LTAF / ADA)Map | Country: | Turkey |
| Photo Date: | 11 February 2023 |
| Photo by: | Savaş BiniciContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 072 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeritalia G-222 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Alenia G-222 (C-27 Spartan) |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4140 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Adana - Sakirpasa (LTAF / ADA)Map |
| Country: | Turkey |
| Photo Date: | 11 February 2023 |
| Photo by: | Savaş BiniciContact |
| Photo ID: | 780976Submit Correction |
| View count: | 73 |
| Registration / Serial: | 072 |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4140 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Adana - Sakirpasa (LTAF / ADA)Map | Country: | Turkey |
| Photo Date: | 11 February 2023 |
| Photo by: | Savaş BiniciContact |