Taxiing in past the Turkish Stars to take up position in the static display where it spent much of the time with a cover over the cockpit. From Bezmer AB in the south-east of Bulgaria

In 12.96 the MiG-23MF (Flogger-B) was withdrawn from use by the Hungarian AF. Although a good interceptor it was costly to operate and utilisation was poor, the MiG-29 being more capable. Most had less than 100 flying hours remaining before they needed expensive overhaul. India did show some interest in acquiring nine remaining MiG-23MF's and two MiG-23UB's at that time but did not proceed

The 'Fitter-H' was received by Hungary in 1983, but after the Warsaw Pact period there was little need for a strike/reconnaissance type like this. Nonetheless six of nine remaining in the later 1990s did undergo a rework to extend their lives by 1000 hours, although soon after they were withdrawn. Hopes that they might be sold were not helped by the fact that this variant uses the Tumanski R-29BS-300 engine, unlike the more common M4 sub-type with the Lyulka AL-21F3

Part of an impressive line-up of nicely preserved Hungarian AF fighters, this radar-equipped MiG-17 'Fresco D' was wfu in 1974

Looking ready for action, this is one of 27 MiG-21UM trainers accepted by Hungary, all of which were withdrawn by 2001

Smartly attired Slovak SAR Mil arriving for static display

Delivered 1985 and withdrawn by 2008, now preserved but looking ready to go

First delivered in 1973 and wfu by 2008, now used as a display item along with the Mi-24 behind. Note the rocket pods still fitted

Arriving from MFG.5 at Nordholz in '100 Jahre Marineflieger' livery to celebrate the centenary of German naval aviation. Repainted from the previous year's orange special scheme

One of the absolute stars of the Kecskemét Air Show, seen here landing after a practice performance on the Friday photoday

Arriving for the Kecskemét Air Show, although strangely parked on a distant ramp which the public couldn't see throughout the weekend

Romanian-built medevac Puma from 713 Esc/71 Flotila Aer, Câmpia Turzii