| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | YL-KSL |
| Other Marks: | 5 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero L-39 Albatros |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero L-39/59/139/159 Albatros |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-39C Albatros |
| C/n (msn): | 934657 |
| Operator Titles: | Baltic Bees Jet Team |
| Aircraft Name: | Lāčplēsis |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Kish Island - KishMap |
| Country: | Iran |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: OIBK IATA: KIH Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Iran Airshow 2018 |
| Photo Date: | 29 November 2018 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 347097 |
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Lāčplēsis, 'the Bear-Slayer', features in an epic late 19th century poem. In contrast, the name and livery of the Baltic Bees have been chosen to provide a friendly and pieceful alternative to purely military fast jet teams. The aircraft is in fact ex Russian Air Force. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 March 2021, and has since been viewed 1027 times. |