327 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 55 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-11 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Let C.11 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let C.11 |
| C/n (msn): | 172419 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 789643Submit Correction |
| View count: | 814 |
The powerful Yak-11 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1948 until 1963 and was used to train pilots on conversion to jet aircraft. This particular example served with the Air Force Academy 'G. Benkovski' at Shtraklevo air base (now Ruse (LHRS)) and was donated to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 55 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let C.11 |
| C/n (msn): | 172419 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 55 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-11 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Let C.11 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let C.11 |
| C/n (msn): | 172419 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 789643Submit Correction |
| View count: | 814 |
The powerful Yak-11 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1948 until 1963 and was used to train pilots on conversion to jet aircraft. This particular example served with the Air Force Academy 'G. Benkovski' at Shtraklevo air base (now Ruse (LHRS)) and was donated to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 55 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let C.11 |
| C/n (msn): | 172419 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393215750 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787192Submit Correction |
| View count: | 617 |
The Flogger-H ground attack fighter was the first variable geometry aircraft with the Bulgarian AF and was in service from 1976 to 2002. This particular plane first flew in June 1981 and made its last flight in February 1998. It was moved from Cheshnigirovo AB to the museum in 2004 and is the first plane to be seen when one enters through the entrance gate.
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393215750 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393215750 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787192Submit Correction |
| View count: | 617 |
The Flogger-H ground attack fighter was the first variable geometry aircraft with the Bulgarian AF and was in service from 1976 to 2002. This particular plane first flew in June 1981 and made its last flight in February 1998. It was moved from Cheshnigirovo AB to the museum in 2004 and is the first plane to be seen when one enters through the entrance gate.
| Registration / Serial: | 50 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BN |
| C/n (msn): | 0393215750 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 97 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-14 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-14 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-14T |
| C/n (msn): | 148001846 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787173Submit Correction |
| View count: | 235 |
The Il-14 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1958 until 1987. This particular aircraft served at Dobroslavtsi AB near Sofia and was moved to the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 97 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-14T |
| C/n (msn): | 148001846 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 97 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-14 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-14 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-14T |
| C/n (msn): | 148001846 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787173Submit Correction |
| View count: | 235 |
The Il-14 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1958 until 1987. This particular aircraft served at Dobroslavtsi AB near Sofia and was moved to the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 97 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-14T |
| C/n (msn): | 148001846 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 45 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 3123177 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 668 |
The Yak-23 was the first jet in service with the Bulgarian AF and they received some 120 examples. This Flora was donated to the museum in 1991
| Registration / Serial: | 45 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 3123177 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 45 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 3123177 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 787171Submit Correction |
| View count: | 668 |
The Yak-23 was the first jet in service with the Bulgarian AF and they received some 120 examples. This Flora was donated to the museum in 1991
| Registration / Serial: | 45 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 3123177 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-28 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-28 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-28R |
| C/n (msn): | 52504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 784130Submit Correction |
| View count: | 551 |
This reconnaissance Beagle first flew in March 1962 and was based at Dobrich. It made its last flight in October 1971 and was donated to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 43 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-28R |
| C/n (msn): | 52504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 43 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-28 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-28 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-28R |
| C/n (msn): | 52504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 784130Submit Correction |
| View count: | 551 |
This reconnaissance Beagle first flew in March 1962 and was based at Dobrich. It made its last flight in October 1971 and was donated to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 43 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-28R |
| C/n (msn): | 52504 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 30 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5R |
| C/n (msn): | 1C-1523 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 784078Submit Correction |
| View count: | 563 |
This Fresco-C first flew in September 1963 and was based at Bezmer (LBIA). It made its last flight in April 1985 and arrived at the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 30 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5R |
| C/n (msn): | 1C-1523 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 30 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5R |
| C/n (msn): | 1C-1523 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 784078Submit Correction |
| View count: | 563 |
This Fresco-C first flew in September 1963 and was based at Bezmer (LBIA). It made its last flight in April 1985 and arrived at the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 30 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5R |
| C/n (msn): | 1C-1523 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Tupolev Tu-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Tupolev Tu-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-2T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 783994Submit Correction |
| View count: | 601 |
The Tu-2T was the torpedo-bomber variant based on the Tu-2S and was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1947 until 1954. This particular aircraft served at Balchik (LBWB) and once was forced to ditch into the Black Sea. Fortunately all crew members survived, the aircraft recovered and arrived at the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-2T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Tupolev Tu-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Tupolev Tu-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-2T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 783994Submit Correction |
| View count: | 601 |
The Tu-2T was the torpedo-bomber variant based on the Tu-2S and was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1947 until 1954. This particular aircraft served at Balchik (LBWB) and once was forced to ditch into the Black Sea. Fortunately all crew members survived, the aircraft recovered and arrived at the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-2T |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 0267 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 777638Submit Correction |
| View count: | 605 |
The Yak-9 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1945 until approximately 1955. This particular example is of post-WWII metal construction and was previously on display for decades at the museum in Sofia. It came to this museum for display in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 0267 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 0267 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 777638Submit Correction |
| View count: | 605 |
The Yak-9 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1945 until approximately 1955. This particular example is of post-WWII metal construction and was previously on display for decades at the museum in Sofia. It came to this museum for display in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-9 |
| C/n (msn): | 0267 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 025 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-2/3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 777634Submit Correction |
| View count: | 823 |
This An-2 served with the Bulgarian AF since 1958, mainly to train paratroopers. This particular example is a An-2M and so was not used for parachute training, rather for liaison and support duties. It was first noted in 1991 and came to the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 025 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 025 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Antonov An-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Antonov An-2/3 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 777634Submit Correction |
| View count: | 823 |
This An-2 served with the Bulgarian AF since 1958, mainly to train paratroopers. This particular example is a An-2M and so was not used for parachute training, rather for liaison and support duties. It was first noted in 1991 and came to the museum in 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 025 |
| Aircraft Version: | Antonov An-2M |
| C/n (msn): | 801822 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM |
| C/n (msn): | 516999266 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 777632Submit Correction |
| View count: | 432 |
The Mongol-B was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1974 until 2012. This particular example first flew in January 1980 and made its last flight in November 2005. It arrived at the museum for display in 2013.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM |
| C/n (msn): | 516999266 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM |
| C/n (msn): | 516999266 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 777632Submit Correction |
| View count: | 432 |
The Mongol-B was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1974 until 2012. This particular example first flew in January 1980 and made its last flight in November 2005. It arrived at the museum for display in 2013.
| Registration / Serial: | 27 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21UM |
| C/n (msn): | 516999266 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 421 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 772571Submit Correction |
| View count: | 715 |
The Yak-23 was the first jet in service with the Bulgarian AF and they received some 120 examples. This Flora was donated to the museum in 1991..
| Registration / Serial: | 23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 421 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 23 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 421 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 772571Submit Correction |
| View count: | 715 |
The Yak-23 was the first jet in service with the Bulgarian AF and they received some 120 examples. This Flora was donated to the museum in 1991..
| Registration / Serial: | 23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-23 |
| C/n (msn): | 421 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 20 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200M Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171202 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 772557Submit Correction |
| View count: | 670 |
This Morava was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 to 1982 as a signals and liason plane. It came to the museum in February 1993 from the Krumovo Bulgarian AF base adjacent to the civilian airport and the museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 20 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200M Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171202 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 20 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200M Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171202 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 772557Submit Correction |
| View count: | 670 |
This Morava was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 to 1982 as a signals and liason plane. It came to the museum in February 1993 from the Krumovo Bulgarian AF base adjacent to the civilian airport and the museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 20 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200M Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171202 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 22 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF |
| C/n (msn): | 58210414 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 772555Submit Correction |
| View count: | 684 |
The Fresco-D all weather fighter in Bulgarian AF service was based at Graf Ignatievo, Gabrovnitsa, Ravnets, Balchik and Uzundzhovo. This particular example flew with them from 1960 until 1988 and was based at Uzundjovo (LBHS). It came to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF |
| C/n (msn): | 58210414 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 22 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF |
| C/n (msn): | 58210414 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 772555Submit Correction |
| View count: | 684 |
The Fresco-D all weather fighter in Bulgarian AF service was based at Graf Ignatievo, Gabrovnitsa, Ravnets, Balchik and Uzundzhovo. This particular example flew with them from 1960 until 1988 and was based at Uzundjovo (LBHS). It came to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF |
| C/n (msn): | 58210414 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 18165 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 769624Submit Correction |
| View count: | 428 |
This Hound was originally delivered to the Bugarian Navy as TA 44/7202 based at Chaika / Varna (LBWC). At some point it transferred over to the Air Foce and was based at the Krumovo Air Base adjacent to Plovdiv (LBPD). The unfortunate helicopter is now derelict in the museum storage area.
| Registration / Serial: | 54 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 18165 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 54 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mil Mi-4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 18165 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 769624Submit Correction |
| View count: | 428 |
This Hound was originally delivered to the Bugarian Navy as TA 44/7202 based at Chaika / Varna (LBWC). At some point it transferred over to the Air Foce and was based at the Krumovo Air Base adjacent to Plovdiv (LBPD). The unfortunate helicopter is now derelict in the museum storage area.
| Registration / Serial: | 54 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mil Mi-4ME |
| C/n (msn): | 18165 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 133 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | (Bulgaria - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 769609Submit Correction |
| View count: | 372 |
Fortunately this Midget in the museum's storage area still has its (faded) serial on the port side.
| Registration / Serial: | 133 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | (Bulgaria - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 133 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | (Bulgaria - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 769609Submit Correction |
| View count: | 372 |
Fortunately this Midget in the museum's storage area still has its (faded) serial on the port side.
| Registration / Serial: | 133 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | (Bulgaria - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15... |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | (Bulgaria - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 769600Submit Correction |
| View count: | 685 |
This Fagot is one of several unmarked aircarft in the museum's storage area.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15... |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | (Bulgaria - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15... |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | (Bulgaria - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 769600Submit Correction |
| View count: | 685 |
This Fagot is one of several unmarked aircarft in the museum's storage area.
| Registration / Serial: | Not known |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15... |
| C/n (msn): | |
| Operator Titles: | (Bulgaria - Air Force) |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 21 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF |
| C/n (msn): | 0412 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 767220Submit Correction |
| View count: | 67 |
This Fresco-D all weather fighter flew with the Bulgarian AF from 1955 until 1985 and was based at Graf Ignatievo, Gabrovnitsa, Ravnets, Balchik and Uzundzhovo. It was donated to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF |
| C/n (msn): | 0412 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 21 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF |
| C/n (msn): | 0412 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 767220Submit Correction |
| View count: | 67 |
This Fresco-D all weather fighter flew with the Bulgarian AF from 1955 until 1985 and was based at Graf Ignatievo, Gabrovnitsa, Ravnets, Balchik and Uzundzhovo. It was donated to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17PF |
| C/n (msn): | 0412 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 11 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| C/n (msn): | 491028 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 767209Submit Correction |
| View count: | 362 |
The L-29 flew as a training aircraft with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 until 1998. This particular aircraft was the first ever L-29 delivered to the Bulgarian AF. It served with the Air Force Academy 'G. Benkovski' at Shtraklevo air base (now Ruse (LHRS)) and flew until around 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | 11 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| C/n (msn): | 491028 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 11 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| C/n (msn): | 491028 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 767209Submit Correction |
| View count: | 362 |
The L-29 flew as a training aircraft with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 until 1998. This particular aircraft was the first ever L-29 delivered to the Bulgarian AF. It served with the Air Force Academy 'G. Benkovski' at Shtraklevo air base (now Ruse (LHRS)) and flew until around 1985.
| Registration / Serial: | 11 |
| Aircraft Version: | Aero L-29 Delfin |
| C/n (msn): | 491028 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 021 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | A1037621 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 767158Submit Correction |
| View count: | 88 |
This Flogger-C made its first flight in January 1977 and flew with the Bulgarian AF until September 2000. It was transported from the (now closed) Cheshnegirovo Air Base (LBPS) to the museum in 2004.
| Registration / Serial: | 021 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | A1037621 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 021 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | A1037621 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 767158Submit Correction |
| View count: | 88 |
This Flogger-C made its first flight in January 1977 and flew with the Bulgarian AF until September 2000. It was transported from the (now closed) Cheshnegirovo Air Base (LBPS) to the museum in 2004.
| Registration / Serial: | 021 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23UB |
| C/n (msn): | A1037621 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 12 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 764051Submit Correction |
| View count: | 819 |
The Hare flew with the Bulgarian AF from 1957 until 1971. This example served at the Krumovo military airfield adjacent to LBPD and came to the museum in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | 12 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 12 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mil Mi-1 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Collection: | Muzej na Aviatsyata i VVS |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 764051Submit Correction |
| View count: | 819 |
The Hare flew with the Bulgarian AF from 1957 until 1971. This example served at the Krumovo military airfield adjacent to LBPD and came to the museum in 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | 12 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Swidnik SM-1 |
| C/n (msn): | Not known |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |