988 results found
| 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: | 354 |
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: | 354 |
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: | 211 |
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: | 211 |
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: | 318 |
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: | 318 |
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: | 370 |
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: | 370 |
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: | 187 |
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: | 187 |
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: | 395 |
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: | 395 |
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: | 98 |
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: | 98 |
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: | 281 |
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: | 281 |
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: | 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: | 404 |
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: | 404 |
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: | 446 |
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: | 446 |
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: | 505 |
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: | 505 |
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: | D-ELZO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Morane-Saulnier Rallye |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Socata Rallye |
| Aircraft Version: | Socata MS-880B Rallye 100ST |
| C/n (msn): | 3253 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 782732Submit Correction |
| View count: | 408 |
This unfortunate Rallye is now derelict at this small airfield in Haskovo Province.
| Registration / Serial: | D-ELZO |
| Aircraft Version: | Socata MS-880B Rallye 100ST |
| C/n (msn): | 3253 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | D-ELZO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Morane-Saulnier Rallye |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Socata Rallye |
| Aircraft Version: | Socata MS-880B Rallye 100ST |
| C/n (msn): | 3253 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 782732Submit Correction |
| View count: | 408 |
This unfortunate Rallye is now derelict at this small airfield in Haskovo Province.
| Registration / Serial: | D-ELZO |
| Aircraft Version: | Socata MS-880B Rallye 100ST |
| C/n (msn): | 3253 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-VAC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7404110 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 782713Submit Correction |
| View count: | 373 |
This Ka-26 was originally delivered to the Moldovan directorate of Aeroflot as CCCP-19494 in May 1974. It went on to fly with Air Moldova (as YR-19494) and Agroavia (ER-19494) before joining Heros Air 2000 as LZ-VAC sometime before May 2003. It is known to have visited LBGI for maintenance in May 2007 and may, or may not, have later been registered UR-19494. In any event the the hulk is now stored at LGBI. Ka-26 behind is LZ-VAA.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-VAC |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7404110 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-VAC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7404110 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 782713Submit Correction |
| View count: | 373 |
This Ka-26 was originally delivered to the Moldovan directorate of Aeroflot as CCCP-19494 in May 1974. It went on to fly with Air Moldova (as YR-19494) and Agroavia (ER-19494) before joining Heros Air 2000 as LZ-VAC sometime before May 2003. It is known to have visited LBGI for maintenance in May 2007 and may, or may not, have later been registered UR-19494. In any event the the hulk is now stored at LGBI. Ka-26 behind is LZ-VAA.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-VAC |
| Aircraft Version: | Kamov Ka-26 |
| C/n (msn): | 7404110 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-DRA |
| 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): | 1Z020-26 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 782708Submit Correction |
| View count: | 209 |
This Dromader is parked (stored?) at this small airfield in Haskovo Province.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-DRA |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec M-18A Dromader |
| C/n (msn): | 1Z020-26 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-DRA |
| 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): | 1Z020-26 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 782708Submit Correction |
| View count: | 209 |
This Dromader is parked (stored?) at this small airfield in Haskovo Province.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-DRA |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec M-18A Dromader |
| C/n (msn): | 1Z020-26 |
| City / Airport: | Gorski Izvor (LBGI) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 69-6566 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF69-566 |
| Military Code: | RS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4340 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 37 AS / 86 AW / USAFE |
| City / Airport: | Graf Ignatievo (LBPG)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Event: | Co-operative Key 2001 |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2001 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 779751Submit Correction |
| View count: | 77 |
37 AS commander markings
| Registration / Serial: | 69-6566 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF69-566 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4340 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Graf Ignatievo (LBPG)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2001 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 69-6566 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF69-566 |
| Military Code: | RS |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4340 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 37 AS / 86 AW / USAFE |
| City / Airport: | Graf Ignatievo (LBPG)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Event: | Co-operative Key 2001 |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2001 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 779751Submit Correction |
| View count: | 77 |
37 AS commander markings
| Registration / Serial: | 69-6566 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF69-566 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4340 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Graf Ignatievo (LBPG)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 2001 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 0267 |
| 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: | 777638Submit Correction |
| View count: | 514 |
The Yak-9 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1945 until approximately 1955. This particular example is of post-WWII metal construction and was previously on display for decades at the museum in Sofia. It came to this museum for display in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 0267 |
| 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: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 0267 |
| 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: | 777638Submit Correction |
| View count: | 514 |
The Yak-9 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1945 until approximately 1955. This particular example is of post-WWII metal construction and was previously on display for decades at the museum in Sofia. It came to this museum for display in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 0267 |
| 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: | 025 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-2/3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| 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: | 777634Submit Correction |
| View count: | 617 |
This An-2 served with the Bulgarian AF since 1958, mainly to train paratroopers. This particular example is a An-2M and so was not used for parachute training, rather for liaison and support duties. It was first noted in 1991 and came to the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 025 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| 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: | 025 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-2/3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| 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: | 777634Submit Correction |
| View count: | 617 |
This An-2 served with the Bulgarian AF since 1958, mainly to train paratroopers. This particular example is a An-2M and so was not used for parachute training, rather for liaison and support duties. It was first noted in 1991 and came to the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 025 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| 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: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM |
| C/n (msn): | 516999266 |
| 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: | 777632Submit Correction |
| View count: | 378 |
The Mongol-B was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1974 until 2012. This particular example first flew in January 1980 and made its last flight in November 2005. It arrived at the museum for display in 2013.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM |
| C/n (msn): | 516999266 |
| 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: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM |
| C/n (msn): | 516999266 |
| 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: | 777632Submit Correction |
| View count: | 378 |
The Mongol-B was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1974 until 2012. This particular example first flew in January 1980 and made its last flight in November 2005. It arrived at the museum for display in 2013.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM |
| C/n (msn): | 516999266 |
| 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: | 03 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 206 JetRanger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 206/406 JetRanger |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III |
| C/n (msn): | 4504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 3 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 774093Submit Correction |
| View count: | 149 |
The Bulgarian Air Force uses six Bell 206B-3 helicopters for pilot training, these are based at Krumovo, where this example was seen flying past the local aviation museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 03 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III |
| C/n (msn): | 4504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 3 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 03 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bell 206 JetRanger |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bell 206/406 JetRanger |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III |
| C/n (msn): | 4504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 3 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Photo ID: | 774093Submit Correction |
| View count: | 149 |
The Bulgarian Air Force uses six Bell 206B-3 helicopters for pilot training, these are based at Krumovo, where this example was seen flying past the local aviation museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 03 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bell 206B-3 JetRanger III |
| C/n (msn): | 4504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 3 May 2018 |
| Photo by: | Wim SonneveldContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-1113 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-2/3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2R |
| C/n (msn): | 1G145-52 |
| City / Airport: | Stara Zagora (SZR / LBSZ) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 773329Submit Correction |
| View count: | 371 |
This An-2 was first reported with Bulair at Sofia (SOF) in in July 1980. The fuselage hulk is now stored at this non-operational airport to the east of Plovdiv.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-1113 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2R |
| C/n (msn): | 1G145-52 |
| City / Airport: | Stara Zagora (SZR / LBSZ) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-1113 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-2/3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2R |
| C/n (msn): | 1G145-52 |
| City / Airport: | Stara Zagora (SZR / LBSZ) |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 773329Submit Correction |
| View count: | 371 |
This An-2 was first reported with Bulair at Sofia (SOF) in in July 1980. The fuselage hulk is now stored at this non-operational airport to the east of Plovdiv.
| Registration / Serial: | LZ-1113 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2R |
| C/n (msn): | 1G145-52 |
| City / Airport: | Stara Zagora (SZR / LBSZ) | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |