432 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
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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: 295
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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: 174
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: 366
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: 366
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
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
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: 440
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: 440
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
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: 503
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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: 591
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
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: 591
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
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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
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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
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:772571Submit Correction
View count: 607
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:23
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-23
C/n (msn):421
Operator Titles:Bulgaria - Air Force
City / Airport:Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map
Country:Bulgaria
Photo Date:23 November 2024
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
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:772571Submit Correction
View count: 607
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:23
Aircraft Version:Yakovlev Yak-23
C/n (msn):421
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:20
Aircraft Original Type:Let L-200 Morava
Aircraft Generic Type:Let L-200 Morava
Aircraft Version:Let L-200M Morava
C/n (msn):171202
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:772557Submit Correction
View count: 539
This Morava was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 to 1982 as a signals and liason plane. It came to the museum in February 1993 from the Krumovo Bulgarian AF base adjacent to the civilian airport and the museum.
Registration / Serial:20
Aircraft Version:Let L-200M Morava
C/n (msn):171202
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:20
Aircraft Original Type:Let L-200 Morava
Aircraft Generic Type:Let L-200 Morava
Aircraft Version:Let L-200M Morava
C/n (msn):171202
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:772557Submit Correction
View count: 539
This Morava was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 to 1982 as a signals and liason plane. It came to the museum in February 1993 from the Krumovo Bulgarian AF base adjacent to the civilian airport and the museum.
Registration / Serial:20
Aircraft Version:Let L-200M Morava
C/n (msn):171202
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:22
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF
C/n (msn):58210414
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:772555Submit Correction
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The Fresco-D all weather fighter in Bulgarian AF service was based at Graf Ignatievo, Gabrovnitsa, Ravnets, Balchik and Uzundzhovo. This particular example flew with them from 1960 until 1988 and was based at Uzundjovo (LBHS). It came to the museum in February 1993.
Registration / Serial:22
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF
C/n (msn):58210414
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:22
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF
C/n (msn):58210414
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:772555Submit Correction
View count: 622
The Fresco-D all weather fighter in Bulgarian AF service was based at Graf Ignatievo, Gabrovnitsa, Ravnets, Balchik and Uzundzhovo. This particular example flew with them from 1960 until 1988 and was based at Uzundjovo (LBHS). It came to the museum in February 1993.
Registration / Serial:22
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF
C/n (msn):58210414
Operator Titles:Bulgaria - Air Force
City / Airport:Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map
Country:Bulgaria
Photo Date:23 November 2024
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
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:769624Submit Correction
View count: 375
This Hound was originally delivered to the Bugarian Navy as TA 44/7202 based at Chaika / Varna (LBWC). At some point it transferred over to the Air Foce and was based at the Krumovo Air Base adjacent to Plovdiv (LBPD). The unfortunate helicopter is now derelict in the museum storage area.
Registration / Serial:54
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-4ME
C/n (msn):18165
Operator Titles:Bulgaria - Air Force
City / Airport:Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map
Country:Bulgaria
Photo Date:23 November 2024
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
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:769624Submit Correction
View count: 375
This Hound was originally delivered to the Bugarian Navy as TA 44/7202 based at Chaika / Varna (LBWC). At some point it transferred over to the Air Foce and was based at the Krumovo Air Base adjacent to Plovdiv (LBPD). The unfortunate helicopter is now derelict in the museum storage area.
Registration / Serial:54
Aircraft Version:Mil Mi-4ME
C/n (msn):18165
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:133
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
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:769609Submit Correction
View count: 287
Fortunately this Midget in the museum's storage area still has its (faded) serial on the port side.
Registration / Serial:133
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
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:133
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
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:769609Submit Correction
View count: 287
Fortunately this Midget in the museum's storage area still has its (faded) serial on the port side.
Registration / Serial:133
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis
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:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15...
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:769600Submit Correction
View count: 607
This Fagot is one of several unmarked aircarft in the museum's storage area.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15...
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:Not known
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15...
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:769600Submit Correction
View count: 607
This Fagot is one of several unmarked aircarft in the museum's storage area.
Registration / Serial:Not known
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15...
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:21
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF
C/n (msn):0412
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:767220Submit Correction
View count: 49
This Fresco-D all weather fighter flew with the Bulgarian AF from 1955 until 1985 and was based at Graf Ignatievo, Gabrovnitsa, Ravnets, Balchik and Uzundzhovo. It was donated to the museum in February 1993.
Registration / Serial:21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF
C/n (msn):0412
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:21
Aircraft Original Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Generic Type:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF
C/n (msn):0412
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:767220Submit Correction
View count: 49
This Fresco-D all weather fighter flew with the Bulgarian AF from 1955 until 1985 and was based at Graf Ignatievo, Gabrovnitsa, Ravnets, Balchik and Uzundzhovo. It was donated to the museum in February 1993.
Registration / Serial:21
Aircraft Version:Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF
C/n (msn):0412
Operator Titles:Bulgaria - Air Force
City / Airport:Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map
Country:Bulgaria
Photo Date:23 November 2024
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact