The records were officially recognised by the FAI, substantiating the MiG-29’s excellent reputation and potential of the Russian aerospace industry and…
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- Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
The Story of Alexander Zuyev, the Soviet Pilot who defected to Turkey flying a MiG-29 Fulcrum
by Dario LeoneOnce Zuyev landed in Turkey his first words were: “Finally, I – am American!” The interesting clip in this post is…
31st Fighter Wing F-16s deployed to Graf Ignatievo Air Base, Bulgaria to conduct “hot pit” refueling and participate in the bilateral…
- Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
[Updated] Slovak Air Force MiG-29 Crashes, Pilot Survives. The Country Suspends Fulcrum Training Flights.
by Dario LeoneThe Slovak Air Force MiG-29 pilot managed to steer the jet away from a populated and industrial area, showing high professional…
- Military Aviation
Here’s Why the Su-27 Flanker is The Best Fighter Jet in the World Only in Video Games
by Tom CooperThe Su-27 Flanker never came anywhere near getting a single kill against any Western type of aircraft. Caught myself reading some…
- Military Aviation
Interesting video (with Funny Random Putin’s Memes) features RuASF Aircraft Type and Size 3D Comparison
by Dario LeoneThe clip features random little memes of Putin, bare chested on horseback, or fishing, etc. to show RuASF aircraft scale. The…
- Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
That time a Soviet Test Pilot Ejected Two Seconds Before the Crash of his MiG-29
by Dario LeoneThe MiG-29 hit the ground beside the runway, erupting in a tremendous fireball. Test pilot Anatoliy N. Kvochur landed a mere…
- Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
The Unknown Story of the Soviet MiG-29 Aggressor Unit Tasked to Simulate USAF F-15 Fighters
by Dario LeoneFlying two sorties per day, the MiG-29 Aggressor pilots had to shoulder a high workload, and before long they no longer…
- Losses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
That Time Russia said a Serbian MiG-29 Shot Down an F-117 Stealth Fighter
by Dario Leone‘I felt as pleased as an Indian who had just taken a scalp, or even more,’ Lt.-Col. Gvozden Djukic, Federal Republic…
- AirshowsLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Remembering Russian MiG-29’s Midair Collision at RIAT ‘93
by Dario LeoneThe Fulcrums display at RIAT ’93 -culminated in a spectacular collision at 200-250m (660-820 ft) in which MiG-29 ‘925 Black’ was…
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