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| 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: | 373 |
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: | 373 |
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: | 351 |
This An-2 served with the Bulgarian AF since 1958, mainly to train paratroopers. This particular example 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: | 351 |
This An-2 served with the Bulgarian AF since 1958, mainly to train paratroopers. This particular example 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: | 314 |
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: | 314 |
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: | 23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 421 |
| 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: | 772571Submit Correction |
| View count: | 545 |
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: | 23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 421 |
| 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: | 772571Submit Correction |
| View count: | 545 |
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: | 447 |
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: | 447 |
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 |
| View count: | 565 |
This Fresco-D all weather fighter was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1960 until 1988. This example served at Uzundjovo (LBHS) and 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: | 565 |
This Fresco-D all weather fighter was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1960 until 1988. This example served at Uzundjovo (LBHS) and 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: | 54 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 18165 |
| 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: | 769624Submit Correction |
| View count: | 366 |
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: | 54 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 18165 |
| 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: | 769624Submit Correction |
| View count: | 366 |
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-15UTI |
| 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: | 243 |
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-15UTI |
| 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-15UTI |
| 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: | 243 |
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-15UTI |
| 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: | 548 |
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: | 548 |
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: | 32 |
The Fresco-D, all weather fighter, flew with the Bulgarian AF frm 1955 until 1985. This particular aircraft was based at Uzundjovo AB (LBHS) and 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: | 32 |
The Fresco-D, all weather fighter, flew with the Bulgarian AF frm 1955 until 1985. This particular aircraft was based at Uzundjovo AB (LBHS) and 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: | 11 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| C/n (msn): | 491028 |
| 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: | 767209Submit Correction |
| View count: | 243 |
The L-29 flew as a training aircraft with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 until 1998. This particular aircraft served with the Air Force Academy 'G. Benkovski' at Shtraklevo air base (now Ruse (LHRS)).
| Registration / Serial: | 11 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| C/n (msn): | 491028 |
| 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: | 11 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| C/n (msn): | 491028 |
| 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: | 767209Submit Correction |
| View count: | 243 |
The L-29 flew as a training aircraft with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 until 1998. This particular aircraft served with the Air Force Academy 'G. Benkovski' at Shtraklevo air base (now Ruse (LHRS)).
| Registration / Serial: | 11 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| C/n (msn): | 491028 |
| 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: | 021 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | A1037621 |
| 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: | 767158Submit Correction |
| View count: | 41 |
This Flogger-C made its first flight in January 1977 and flew with the Bulgarian AF until September 2000. It was transported from the (now closed) Cheshnegirovo Air Base (LBPS) to the museum in 2004.
| Registration / Serial: | 021 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | A1037621 |
| 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: | 021 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | A1037621 |
| 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: | 767158Submit Correction |
| View count: | 41 |
This Flogger-C made its first flight in January 1977 and flew with the Bulgarian AF until September 2000. It was transported from the (now closed) Cheshnegirovo Air Base (LBPS) to the museum in 2004.
| Registration / Serial: | 021 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | A1037621 |
| 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: | 12 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| 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: | 764051Submit Correction |
| View count: | 692 |
The Hare flew with the Bulgarian AF from 1957 until 1971. This example served at the Krumovo military airfield adjacent to LBPD and came to the museum in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | 12 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| 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: | 12 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| 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: | 764051Submit Correction |
| View count: | 692 |
The Hare flew with the Bulgarian AF from 1957 until 1971. This example served at the Krumovo military airfield adjacent to LBPD and came to the museum in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | 12 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| 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: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760804 |
| 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: | 764045Submit Correction |
| View count: | 305 |
The Fishbed D interceptor fighter was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 until 1984. This example served at the Gabrovnica Air Base (LBMG) and came to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 20 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760804 |
| 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: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760804 |
| 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: | 764045Submit Correction |
| View count: | 305 |
The Fishbed D interceptor fighter was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 until 1984. This example served at the Gabrovnica Air Base (LBMG) and came to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 20 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760804 |
| 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: | 10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200D Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171310 |
| 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: | 764024Submit Correction |
| View count: | 403 |
The Morava was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1963 to 1988 as a signals and liason plane. This example first flew in June 1964 and made its last flight in August 1983 before being transferred to the museum in February 1993 from the Bulgarian AF Academy at Dolna Mitropolia (LBPL).
| Registration / Serial: | 10 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200D Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171310 |
| 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: | 10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200D Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171310 |
| 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: | 764024Submit Correction |
| View count: | 403 |
The Morava was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1963 to 1988 as a signals and liason plane. This example first flew in June 1964 and made its last flight in August 1983 before being transferred to the museum in February 1993 from the Bulgarian AF Academy at Dolna Mitropolia (LBPL).
| Registration / Serial: | 10 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200D Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171310 |
| 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: | 05 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21US |
| C/n (msn): | 07685143 |
| 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: | 760385Submit Correction |
| View count: | 491 |
This Mongol-B first flew in April 1970 and was based at, the now closed, Dobrich Air Base. The plane made its final flight in May 1987 and came to the museum in 2004. It has also been repainted back into an all-metal scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | 05 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21US |
| C/n (msn): | 07685143 |
| 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: | 05 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21US |
| C/n (msn): | 07685143 |
| 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: | 760385Submit Correction |
| View count: | 491 |
This Mongol-B first flew in April 1970 and was based at, the now closed, Dobrich Air Base. The plane made its final flight in May 1987 and came to the museum in 2004. It has also been repainted back into an all-metal scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | 05 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21US |
| C/n (msn): | 07685143 |
| 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: | 4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik |
| C/n (msn): | 308134 |
| 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: | 760359Submit Correction |
| View count: | 763 |
The Il-2 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1945 until 1958. This example is post-war production with the fuselage and wings made from metal. It was donated to the musuem in 1993 and has recently been repainted.
| Registration / Serial: | 4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik |
| C/n (msn): | 308134 |
| 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: | 4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik |
| C/n (msn): | 308134 |
| 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: | 760359Submit Correction |
| View count: | 763 |
The Il-2 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1945 until 1958. This example is post-war production with the fuselage and wings made from metal. It was donated to the musuem in 1993 and has recently been repainted.
| Registration / Serial: | 4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik |
| C/n (msn): | 308134 |
| 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: | 02 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Licence-built by: | Bacău |
| C/n (msn): | 800502 |
| 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: | 760312Submit Correction |
| View count: | 430 |
This Yak-52 was previously 02 black with the Soviet AF and then flew with the Leningrad Aerobatic Club from August 1979 until May 1989. It was donated to the museum in February 1993 by the Plovdiv Aerobatic Club.
| Registration / Serial: | 02 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| C/n (msn): | 800502 |
| 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: | 02 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Licence-built by: | Bacău |
| C/n (msn): | 800502 |
| 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: | 760312Submit Correction |
| View count: | 430 |
This Yak-52 was previously 02 black with the Soviet AF and then flew with the Leningrad Aerobatic Club from August 1979 until May 1989. It was donated to the museum in February 1993 by the Plovdiv Aerobatic Club.
| Registration / Serial: | 02 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| C/n (msn): | 800502 |
| 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: | 1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Arado Ar-196 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Arado Ar-196 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arado Ar-196A-3 |
| C/n (msn): | 0219 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Navy |
| 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: | 755386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 657 |
Twelve Ar-196A-3s flew with the Bulgarian AF during WWII, with this particular plane serving from 1943 until 1955 at Chaika airfield near Varna. It is the only remaining A-3 in existance and arrived at the museum in 1991. The plane previously wore the number 3 on the fuselage but, after a repaint, now sports the number 1.
| Registration / Serial: | 1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arado Ar-196A-3 |
| C/n (msn): | 0219 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Arado Ar-196 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Arado Ar-196 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arado Ar-196A-3 |
| C/n (msn): | 0219 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Navy |
| 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: | 755386Submit Correction |
| View count: | 657 |
Twelve Ar-196A-3s flew with the Bulgarian AF during WWII, with this particular plane serving from 1943 until 1955 at Chaika airfield near Varna. It is the only remaining A-3 in existance and arrived at the museum in 1991. The plane previously wore the number 3 on the fuselage but, after a repaint, now sports the number 1.
| Registration / Serial: | 1 |
| Aircraft Version: | Arado Ar-196A-3 |
| C/n (msn): | 0219 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 818 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sukhoi Su-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sukhoi Su-17/20/22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27818 |
| 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: | 755351Submit Correction |
| View count: | 579 |
The Bulgarian Air Force flew 18 examples of the Fitter-K and these were in service until mid-2003. This recently repainted example is preserved at the superb Krumovo museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 818 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27818 |
| 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: | 818 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sukhoi Su-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sukhoi Su-17/20/22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27818 |
| 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: | 755351Submit Correction |
| View count: | 579 |
The Bulgarian Air Force flew 18 examples of the Fitter-K and these were in service until mid-2003. This recently repainted example is preserved at the superb Krumovo museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 818 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27818 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |