Belenko’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…
- 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…
