In the older days the Paris Air Show often brought very interesting Soviet transports, such as Il-76s and Antonov 22s like this one. They were not present during the show itself, but during the days before and after. CCCP-09333, seen here taxiing in after landing, with its four engines and eight contra-rotating props making an unbelievable sound, first flew in May 1972. It was withdrawn from use in the mid 1990s, and broken up for scrap at Ivanovo during 1997.

Rare reconnaissance aircraft, powered by twin RD-9AF turbojets. 180 Yak-27Rs served in the Soviet air force between 1960 and 1971.

The reported construction number is credible, making Monino's Mitchell a B-25D-30, US serial 43-3355. It retains its ventral turret, which is rare. Soviet B-25s were based at Monino for some time during World War II.

An engine failed on the An-124 that was being demostrated at the Farnborough Airshow and this aircraft brought in a replacement. It is seen about to depart on a trade day.