Two more of the single-seater Mig-23s which were still operational in 2009

One of five single seat Mig-23s seen operational with 1023 Sqdn on this occasion

By far the most numerous combat aircraft in Libyan service was the Mig-23 with over 100 delivered, but of those only a relatively small number are still flown, including this smartly-attired two-seater variant with 1023 Sqdn

In 12.96 the MiG-23MF (Flogger-B) was withdrawn from use by the Hungarian AF.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

Moving out for an airshow flypast

Seen at a greenhouse construction firm, this fighter-bomber MiG-23 was later moved to the owner's private garden.

Ex East German Air Force Mig-23BN which also served the Luftwaffe as 2055. Preserved at Finow.

The UB was the two-seat trainer model of the MiG-23. It first flew in 1969 and was produced at Irkutsk from 1970-78.

Early Tumansky R-27-engined MiG-23 preserved in Moscow.

Towards the rear of the museum grounds, Monino is more like a dump

One of the surprising exhibits to be found in the very dark cavern display. Apparently one of six received by China in 1983 as part of an arms exchange package and used for reverse-engineering in the abortive Q-6 attack aircraft project

The MiG-23BN fighter-bomber was designated MiG-24 in East Germany.