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| Registration / Serial: | 150 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 7138 |
| 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: | 798256Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
This Fresco-C made its first flight in March 1960 and flew with the BuAF until June 1987. It served at Bezmer AB and came to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 7138 |
| 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: | 150 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 7138 |
| 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: | 798256Submit Correction |
| View count: | 226 |
This Fresco-C made its first flight in March 1960 and flew with the BuAF until June 1987. It served at Bezmer AB and came to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 150 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F |
| C/n (msn): | 7138 |
| 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: | LZ-ANE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 77303406 |
| Operator Titles: | Balkan - Bulgarian Airlines |
| 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: | 798253Submit Correction |
| View count: | 109 |
The An-24 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1966 until 2005. However, this particular plane has no military service history, rather was built in 1967 and originally delivered to TABSO. It transferred over to Balkan in April 1968 andcame to the museum from Varna (VAR) in 1992.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-ANE |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 77303406 |
| Operator Titles: | Balkan - Bulgarian Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-ANE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-24 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 77303406 |
| Operator Titles: | Balkan - Bulgarian Airlines |
| 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: | 798253Submit Correction |
| View count: | 109 |
The An-24 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1966 until 2005. However, this particular plane has no military service history, rather was built in 1967 and originally delivered to TABSO. It transferred over to Balkan in April 1968 andcame to the museum from Varna (VAR) in 1992.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-ANE |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-24V |
| C/n (msn): | 77303406 |
| Operator Titles: | Balkan - Bulgarian Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 101 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | U5065 |
| 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: | 798250Submit Correction |
| View count: | 119 |
This Mi24 has been in Bulgarian AF service since June 1979. This example was active bewteen July 1979 and December 1993 and was moved to the museum from Stara Zagora AB in 1999. The Hind has recently been refurbished and looks resplendent in its new paint scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | 101 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | U5065 |
| 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: | 101 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-24 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-24/25/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | U5065 |
| 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: | 798250Submit Correction |
| View count: | 119 |
This Mi24 has been in Bulgarian AF service since June 1979. This example was active bewteen July 1979 and December 1993 and was moved to the museum from Stara Zagora AB in 1999. The Hind has recently been refurbished and looks resplendent in its new paint scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | 101 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-24D |
| C/n (msn): | U5065 |
| 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: | 289 |
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: | 289 |
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: | 325 |
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: | 325 |
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: | 260 |
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: | 260 |
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: | 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: | LZ-DRB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec M-18A Dromader |
| C/n (msn): | 1Z015-13 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 791230Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
This Dromader is parked (stored?) at this small airfield in Haskovo Province.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-DRB |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec M-18A Dromader |
| C/n (msn): | 1Z015-13 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-DRB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Mielec M-18 Dromader |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec M-18A Dromader |
| C/n (msn): | 1Z015-13 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 791230Submit Correction |
| View count: | 234 |
This Dromader is parked (stored?) at this small airfield in Haskovo Province.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-DRB |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec M-18A Dromader |
| C/n (msn): | 1Z015-13 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-VAA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7001107 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 791222Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
This Ka-26 was originally delivered to the Moldavian directorate of Aeroflot as CCCP-24092 in July1970. It went on to fly for Aviatia Utilitara (as YR-24092) and Agroavia (ER-24092) before being exported to Bulgaria, reportedly to Heros Air 2000. The hulk is now in storage at LBGI along with LZ-VAC on the right.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-VAA |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7001107 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-VAA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7001107 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 791222Submit Correction |
| View count: | 218 |
This Ka-26 was originally delivered to the Moldavian directorate of Aeroflot as CCCP-24092 in July1970. It went on to fly for Aviatia Utilitara (as YR-24092) and Agroavia (ER-24092) before being exported to Bulgaria, reportedly to Heros Air 2000. The hulk is now in storage at LBGI along with LZ-VAC on the right.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-VAA |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7001107 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Other Marks: | LZ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 791207Submit Correction |
| View count: | 314 |
Can any one help with an identification? It would be most appreciated.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Other Marks: | LZ |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 791207Submit Correction |
| View count: | 314 |
Can any one help with an identification? It would be most appreciated.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | 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: | 593 |
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: | 593 |
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: | 402 |
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: | 402 |
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: | 581 |
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: | 581 |
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: | 504 |
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: | 504 |
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: | 590 |
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: | 590 |
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: | B-BPEC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Potez XV |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Potez XV |
| Aircraft Version: | Potez XVII |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Airport: | Bozhurishte (closed) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 1928 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 785681Submit Correction |
| View count: | 113 |
Middle part of panorama photo showing a line-up of five Potez XVII aircraft of the Bulgarian army. Towards the left is B-BPEK. Photo from: Lost Bulgaria
| Registration / Serial: | B-BPEC |
| Aircraft Version: | Potez XVII |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Airport: | Bozhurishte (closed) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 1928 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | B-BPEC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Potez XV |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Potez XV |
| Aircraft Version: | Potez XVII |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Airport: | Bozhurishte (closed) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 1928 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 785681Submit Correction |
| View count: | 113 |
Middle part of panorama photo showing a line-up of five Potez XVII aircraft of the Bulgarian army. Towards the left is B-BPEK. Photo from: Lost Bulgaria
| Registration / Serial: | B-BPEC |
| Aircraft Version: | Potez XVII |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Airport: | Bozhurishte (closed) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 1928 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | B-BPEK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Potez XV |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Potez XV |
| Aircraft Version: | Potez XVII |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Airport: | Bozhurishte (closed) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 1928 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 785492Submit Correction |
| View count: | 290 |
The Potez XVII was a variant of the Potez XV reconnaissance aircraft. Six or eight examples were supplied to Bulgaria and based at the main Bozhurishte airfield near Sofia. These military aircraft wore civilian registrations with the B repeated on the tailfin. Left part of a panaroma photo. On the right is B-BPEC. Photo from: Lost Bulgaria
| Registration / Serial: | B-BPEK |
| Aircraft Version: | Potez XVII |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Airport: | Bozhurishte (closed) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 1928 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Registration / Serial: | B-BPEK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Potez XV |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Potez XV |
| Aircraft Version: | Potez XVII |
| C/n (msn): |
| City / Airport: | Bozhurishte (closed) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 1928 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 785492Submit Correction |
| View count: | 290 |
The Potez XVII was a variant of the Potez XV reconnaissance aircraft. Six or eight examples were supplied to Bulgaria and based at the main Bozhurishte airfield near Sofia. These military aircraft wore civilian registrations with the B repeated on the tailfin. Left part of a panaroma photo. On the right is B-BPEC. Photo from: Lost Bulgaria
| Registration / Serial: | B-BPEK |
| Aircraft Version: | Potez XVII |
| C/n (msn): | |
| City / Airport: | Bozhurishte (closed) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 1928 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |