661 results found
| 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: | 427 |
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: | 427 |
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: | 368 |
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: | 368 |
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: | 360 |
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: | 360 |
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: | 933 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19PM |
| C/n (msn): | 65210933 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Gabarevo [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 765095Submit Correction |
| View count: | 591 |
The MiG-19 served in the Bulgarian AF from 1958 to late 1978/early 1979, however, the type wasn't particularly liked as it suffered from poor engine reliability. All 12 of the MiG-19PMs were delivered brand new in 1959 with this example preserved in a (un-named?) park in the village centre.
| Registration / Serial: | 933 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19PM |
| C/n (msn): | 65210933 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Gabarevo [ Off-Airport ] | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 933 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19PM |
| C/n (msn): | 65210933 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Gabarevo [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 765095Submit Correction |
| View count: | 591 |
The MiG-19 served in the Bulgarian AF from 1958 to late 1978/early 1979, however, the type wasn't particularly liked as it suffered from poor engine reliability. All 12 of the MiG-19PMs were delivered brand new in 1959 with this example preserved in a (un-named?) park in the village centre.
| Registration / Serial: | 933 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-19PM |
| C/n (msn): | 65210933 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Gabarevo [ Off-Airport ] | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sukhoi Su-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sukhoi Su-17/20/22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 23501 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Banya / Ulica Baikal [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 765086Submit Correction |
| View count: | 601 |
The Bulgarian AF had 18 single-seater Fitter-Ks in service and this example is now preserved in this town to the north of Plovdiv.
| Registration / Serial: | 501 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 23501 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Banya / Ulica Baikal [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sukhoi Su-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sukhoi Su-17/20/22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 23501 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Banya / Ulica Baikal [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 765086Submit Correction |
| View count: | 601 |
The Bulgarian AF had 18 single-seater Fitter-Ks in service and this example is now preserved in this town to the north of Plovdiv.
| Registration / Serial: | 501 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 23501 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Banya / Ulica Baikal [ Off-Airport ]Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 113 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 1C1503 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Brezovo / Kindergarten Vela Blagoeva [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 765071Submit Correction |
| View count: | 644 |
The Bulgarian AF operated 50 examples of the Polish-built Fresco-C, the all-weather fighter version. This example is on display in the grounds of a kindergarten in this town to the north-east of Plovdiv.
| Registration / Serial: | 113 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 1C1503 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Brezovo / Kindergarten Vela Blagoeva [ Off-Airport ] | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 113 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 1C1503 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Brezovo / Kindergarten Vela Blagoeva [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 765071Submit Correction |
| View count: | 644 |
The Bulgarian AF operated 50 examples of the Polish-built Fresco-C, the all-weather fighter version. This example is on display in the grounds of a kindergarten in this town to the north-east of Plovdiv.
| Registration / Serial: | 113 |
| Aircraft Version: | PZL-Mielec Lim-5 |
| C/n (msn): | 1C1503 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Brezovo / Kindergarten Vela Blagoeva [ Off-Airport ] | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 24 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: | 816 |
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: | 816 |
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: | 20 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760804 |
| 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: | 764045Submit Correction |
| View count: | 451 |
The Fishbed D interceptor fighter was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 until finally retired in 1990 at Uzundzhovo. The type served at the Gabrovnica until 1984/85 and this example came to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 20 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760804 |
| 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: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760804 |
| 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: | 764045Submit Correction |
| View count: | 451 |
The Fishbed D interceptor fighter was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1964 until finally retired in 1990 at Uzundzhovo. The type served at the Gabrovnica until 1984/85 and this example came to the museum in February 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 20 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21PF |
| C/n (msn): | 760804 |
| 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: | 10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200D Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171310 |
| 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: | 764024Submit Correction |
| View count: | 526 |
The Morava was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1963 to 1988 as a signals and liason plane. This example first flew in June 1964 and made its last flight in August 1983 before being transferred to the museum in February 1993 from the Bulgarian AF Academy at Dolna Mitropolia (LBPL).
| Registration / Serial: | 10 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200D Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171310 |
| 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: | 10 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Let L-200 Morava |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200D Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171310 |
| 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: | 764024Submit Correction |
| View count: | 526 |
The Morava was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1963 to 1988 as a signals and liason plane. This example first flew in June 1964 and made its last flight in August 1983 before being transferred to the museum in February 1993 from the Bulgarian AF Academy at Dolna Mitropolia (LBPL).
| Registration / Serial: | 10 |
| Aircraft Version: | Let L-200D Morava |
| C/n (msn): | 171310 |
| 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: | 664 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Pilatus PC-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Pilatus PC-9 |
| Aircraft Version: | Pilatus PC-9M |
| C/n (msn): | 664 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Kecskemét (LHKE)Map |
| Country: | Hungary |
| Event: | Nemzetközi Repülőnap 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 6 August 2010 |
| Photo by: | Vico SandersContact |
| Photo ID: | 763988Submit Correction |
| View count: | 101 |
| Registration / Serial: | 664 |
| Aircraft Version: | Pilatus PC-9M |
| C/n (msn): | 664 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Kecskemét (LHKE)Map | Country: | Hungary |
| Photo Date: | 6 August 2010 |
| Photo by: | Vico SandersContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 664 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Pilatus PC-9 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Pilatus PC-9 |
| Aircraft Version: | Pilatus PC-9M |
| C/n (msn): | 664 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Kecskemét (LHKE)Map |
| Country: | Hungary |
| Event: | Nemzetközi Repülőnap 2010 |
| Photo Date: | 6 August 2010 |
| Photo by: | Vico SandersContact |
| Photo ID: | 763988Submit Correction |
| View count: | 101 |
| Registration / Serial: | 664 |
| Aircraft Version: | Pilatus PC-9M |
| C/n (msn): | 664 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Kecskemét (LHKE)Map | Country: | Hungary |
| Photo Date: | 6 August 2010 |
| Photo by: | Vico SandersContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 04 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29UB (9-51) |
| C/n (msn): | N50903018945 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Graf Ignatievo (LBPG)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Event: | Co-operative Key 2001 |
| Photo Date: | 12 September 2001 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 762878Submit Correction |
| View count: | 129 |
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| Registration / Serial: | 04 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29UB (9-51) |
| C/n (msn): | N50903018945 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Graf Ignatievo (LBPG)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 12 September 2001 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 04 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29/35 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29UB (9-51) |
| C/n (msn): | N50903018945 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Graf Ignatievo (LBPG)Map |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Event: | Co-operative Key 2001 |
| Photo Date: | 12 September 2001 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Photo ID: | 762878Submit Correction |
| View count: | 129 |
later reserialled 14
| Registration / Serial: | 04 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29UB (9-51) |
| C/n (msn): | N50903018945 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Graf Ignatievo (LBPG)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 12 September 2001 |
| Photo by: | Joop de GrootContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 073 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeritalia G-222 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Alenia G-222 (C-27 Spartan) |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4145 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Amsterdam - Schiphol (EHAM / AMS)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 2 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 760476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 160 |
| Registration / Serial: | 073 |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4145 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Amsterdam - Schiphol (EHAM / AMS)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 2 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 073 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Aeritalia G-222 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Alenia G-222 (C-27 Spartan) |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4145 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Amsterdam - Schiphol (EHAM / AMS)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 2 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Photo ID: | 760476Submit Correction |
| View count: | 160 |
| Registration / Serial: | 073 |
| Aircraft Version: | Alenia C-27J Spartan |
| C/n (msn): | 4145 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Amsterdam - Schiphol (EHAM / AMS)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 2 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Gerard HelmerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 05 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21US |
| C/n (msn): | 07685143 |
| 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: | 760385Submit Correction |
| View count: | 601 |
This Mongol-B first flew in April 1970 and was based at, the now closed, Dobrich Air Base. The plane made its final flight in May 1987 and came to the museum shortly thereafter. It has also been repainted back into an all-metal scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | 05 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21US |
| C/n (msn): | 07685143 |
| 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: | 05 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21US |
| C/n (msn): | 07685143 |
| 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: | 760385Submit Correction |
| View count: | 601 |
This Mongol-B first flew in April 1970 and was based at, the now closed, Dobrich Air Base. The plane made its final flight in May 1987 and came to the museum shortly thereafter. It has also been repainted back into an all-metal scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | 05 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21US |
| C/n (msn): | 07685143 |
| 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: | 4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik |
| C/n (msn): | 308134 |
| 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: | 760359Submit Correction |
| View count: | 902 |
The Il-2 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1945 until 1958. This example is post-war production with the fuselage and wings made from metal. It was donated to the musuem in 1993 and has recently been repainted.
| Registration / Serial: | 4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik |
| C/n (msn): | 308134 |
| 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: | 4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Ilyushin Il-2 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Ilyushin Il-2 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik |
| C/n (msn): | 308134 |
| 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: | 760359Submit Correction |
| View count: | 902 |
The Il-2 was in service with the Bulgarian AF from 1945 until 1958. This example is post-war production with the fuselage and wings made from metal. It was donated to the musuem in 1993 and has recently been repainted.
| Registration / Serial: | 4 |
| Aircraft Version: | Ilyushin Il-2M3 Shturmovik |
| C/n (msn): | 308134 |
| 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: | 02 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Licence-built by: | Bacău |
| C/n (msn): | 800502 |
| 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: | 760312Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
This Yak-52 was previously 02 black with the Soviet AF and then flew with the Leningrad Aerobatic Club from August 1979 until May 1989. It was donated to the museum in February 1993 by the Plovdiv Aerobatic Club.
| Registration / Serial: | 02 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| C/n (msn): | 800502 |
| 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: | 02 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| Licence-built by: | Bacău |
| C/n (msn): | 800502 |
| 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: | 760312Submit Correction |
| View count: | 463 |
This Yak-52 was previously 02 black with the Soviet AF and then flew with the Leningrad Aerobatic Club from August 1979 until May 1989. It was donated to the museum in February 1993 by the Plovdiv Aerobatic Club.
| Registration / Serial: | 02 |
| Aircraft Version: | Yakovlev Yak-52 |
| C/n (msn): | 800502 |
| 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: | 427 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis SAU |
| C/n (msn): | 75094407 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Stroevo [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 756613Submit Correction |
| View count: | 536 |
This Fishbed-N was equipped with the Polyot-OI landing system avionics package exported to some Warsaw Pact countries, with the Polyot equipped variant being called MiG-21bis-SAU (Sistema Avtomaticheskovo Upravleniya). This Bulgarian SAU is preserved on the main public square in the centre of the town.
| Registration / Serial: | 427 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis SAU |
| C/n (msn): | 75094407 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Stroevo [ Off-Airport ] | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 427 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis SAU |
| C/n (msn): | 75094407 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Stroevo [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Photo ID: | 756613Submit Correction |
| View count: | 536 |
This Fishbed-N was equipped with the Polyot-OI landing system avionics package exported to some Warsaw Pact countries, with the Polyot equipped variant being called MiG-21bis-SAU (Sistema Avtomaticheskovo Upravleniya). This Bulgarian SAU is preserved on the main public square in the centre of the town.
| Registration / Serial: | 427 |
| Aircraft Version: | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21bis SAU |
| C/n (msn): | 75094407 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Area: | Stroevo [ Off-Airport ] | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 22 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 818 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sukhoi Su-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sukhoi Su-17/20/22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27818 |
| 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: | 755351Submit Correction |
| View count: | 921 |
The Bulgarian Air Force flew 18 examples of the Fitter-K and these were in service until mid-2003. This recently repainted example is preserved at the superb Krumovo museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 818 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27818 |
| 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: | 818 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Sukhoi Su-17 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Sukhoi Su-17/20/22 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27818 |
| 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: | 755351Submit Correction |
| View count: | 921 |
The Bulgarian Air Force flew 18 examples of the Fitter-K and these were in service until mid-2003. This recently repainted example is preserved at the superb Krumovo museum.
| Registration / Serial: | 818 |
| Aircraft Version: | Sukhoi Su-22M4 |
| C/n (msn): | 27818 |
| Operator Titles: | Bulgaria - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Plovdiv (LBPD / PDV)Map | Country: | Bulgaria |
| Photo Date: | 23 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. GardinerContact |