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Rare photo of the Bangladesh Air Force's Mig-21MF from the Robert J. Ruffle's archive. Note the four pylons and two Soviet-made OFAB-100 fragmentation bombs showcased on the table.

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These were acquired from the USSR?

One source says 12 mig 21 MF acquired and 2 Mig 21 UM as well.

How long were these in service?

 

[Isa Khan]

These were acquired from the USSR?

Yes. We had 19/20 of them.

How long were these in service?

Till 90s.

 

[Isa Khan]

 

[Isa Khan]

First locally overhauled F-7BG by 214 MROU without any Chinese assistance.

 

[Isa Khan]

A L-410 went to Czech Republic for technical inspection on 25th September.

Freshly painted new Mi-171Sh of Bangladesh Air Force with a beautiful camo spotted over Dhaka.
Photo courtesy: KM Abu Bakar Siddique

 

[Isa Khan]