This 21 red is possibly originating from '78 and was assigned since with 39 otdel'nyy razvedvatel'nyy aviatsionnyy otryad (39 orao, Separate Reconnaissance Aviation Detachment). The spy plane returned to Kubinka, Russia in '94. It was converted to an Il-20ME after 2000 and reserialled to RF-93610 in mid-'11. The aircraft received VVS Rossii titles in '15. It was written off on 17 Sep'19 near Baniyas (Syria) while operating from Khmeimim (Syria) over the Mediterranean Sea. A Syrian Surface to Air Missile shot it down as it operators thought it was an Israeli fighter, killing 15 crew.

This MiG-23MLD (NATO reporting name FLOGGER-K) was operating from Altes Läger (Jüterbog) with 833 IAP as part of the 16th Air Army (16.VA) in former East Germany. The beautiful camouflaged MiG was pictured during an early morning mission and returned when the sunlight was not optimal.

In reality this Fitter-a was 5521 in the Czechoslovakian AF. It has been re-painted for display in this super museum.

This Su-25 was operated by 357 OShAP at Brandis. Its c/n remains unknown. One year later, a 21 red was identified at Demmin as 25508110143 but it is unknown whether this is the same aircraft as seen here.

Czech aircraft (ex 5521) falsely displayed in the markings of the Soviet Air Force as "21 red".

Preserved at the Central Aerodrome Museum at the Frunze Central Airfield/Khodynka, Moscow. The museum closed in 2003 and the aircraft moved on. The site was redeveloped.

In technical school.

Czechoslovak AF Su-7BM 5521 is preserved in Soviet colours to represent a Soviet example.