This is Ilyushin 18 #1, the first Production aircraft from the line. Originally delivered in 1957 as "001" Red. Was used for different engine type testing, and became an instructional airframe by 1960. 50 years later she still is looking sharp. Painted in a classic version of the Aeroflot scheme.
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