Former East German AF 470 became 23+09 in German AF inventory, but was not taken on strength. The aircraft was scrapped shortly afterwards. Photographer unknown

After the French armed forces were kicked out of Madagascar in the mid 1970's, the country turned to and came under the influence of communist states. Thus, Madagascar started to receive at least twelve Mig-21's from the USSR (to defend itself against an "apparent aggressive" South Africa, so the explanation goes). Of that batch, two were dual seater MiG-21UM, and 291 shown here is in relative good shape (but far from airworthy) when pictured at the "Base Aéronavale d'Ivato - BANI", the military section of TNR International. The 2nd MiG-21UM "339" is preserved at the Hatzerim Museum, Israel.

This aircraft was built in the Soviet Union as the second aircraft of the second batch of MiG-21PFs built. It was delivered to the Polish Air Force on 7th May 1964 and served with the 11th and 9th Fighter Regiments before retirement in March 1989. In May 1991 it came on to the USCAR as N21MF and in October 1998 was acquired by the Pima Air & Space Museum where it is now displayed in 1967 era Soviet Air Force markings. (Credit: Pima Air & Space Museum web site).

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.

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.

A recent find, although the aircraft has been acquired by its current owner some 15 years ago... MiG-21U-400 2387 (ex NVA 244) disappeared from Rothenburg with destination Southern Germany and is very likely the aircraft seen in this picture.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. One of the fighter aircraft on display is this MiG-21M with serial C1691, representing many, many MiG-21s of different versions built under license by HAL for the Indian Air Force.

The excellent HAL Museum in Bangalore shows the history of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Indian aircraft manufacturer. One of the fighter aircraft on display is this MiG-21U-400, an representative example of many, many MiG-21s of different versions built under license by HAL for the Indian Air Force.

The National Military Memorial Park in Bangalore has a lot of military equipment on display, like HAL-built MiG-21M C1674.