Belenko had intended to fly his MiG-25 to Chitose airbase, but with fuel running low, he had to land at the…
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How the defection of Viktor Belenko inspired Clint Eastwood’s Firefox
by Dario LeoneBelenko’s defection was mentioned in the novel Firefox by Craig Thomas, on which Clint Eastwood’s movie is based. On Sep. 6,…
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Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
Here’s an insight into MiG-25PD operations conducted against Det 4 SR-71s flying over the Baltic Sea
by Dario LeoneHad there ever been an order to shoot down the SR-71, the MiG-25PD crews were ready. But the routine of this…
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Aviation HistoryCold War EraMilitary Aviation
The defection of Viktor Belenko, the pilot who stole the super-secret Soviet MiG-25 fighter jet
by Dario LeoneThe MiG-25 was of special importance to the Soviet air defence, since (until the MiG-31 entered service) it was the only…
