Zaire Mirage 5M

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Proberly photographed at Dijon in France, where Zaire crews were trained on their new mounts before delivery to the 21st Wing's 211 Esc of the Zaire Air Force, based at Kamina. M401 is one of 14 Mirage 5M's and three Mirage 5 DM's that were ordered in 1973, and a DM can be seen parked behind (possibly Aircraft M201).

Africa's bleading heart - Democratic Republic of Congo

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Looking into the military hanger at Kinshasa. Two SU-25K's, A MiG-23UB, and two AN-26's can be seen.

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A total of 10 Su-25's were reportedly delivered to the Congo from Georgia and seem to based at Kinshasa if the two photo's above are anything to go on. FG500 is an SU-25K, and is seen here hangered with an ex Libyan MiG-23UB sitting behind on the 23rd July 2006.

(Copyright Angelo Matari - RussianPlanes.net)

A rather dubious serial adorns this Mi-8P Hip-C, since its actually a VIP machine with the Congolese Air Force.

(Copyright Angelo Matari - RussianPlanes.net)

Mi-35 Hind-E (9T-HM3) lies derelict at Gbodolite.

(Copyright Angelo Matari - RussianPlanes.net)

This is all that is left of a few MiG-21PFM's that were supplied by Serbia. Did it ever fly?

(Copyright Angelo Matari - RussianPlanes.net)

A light grey painted AN-26B sits idly within the Military hanger at Kinshasa. She is serialed 9T-TAB.

(Copyright Angelo Matari - RussianPlanes.net)

A rather nondiscript AN-12BK (c.n.5343507) 9T-TCM AT Kisangani. Maybe its painted all white, to blend in with the multi tude of UN aircraft? More than likely, its just how it was delivered, since the Congolese seem to be happy just to slap thier serial on the side, and let it continue as it did before (Copyright Alexandr Lazarev - Spotters.net.ua)

One to make your eyes waters! A congolese Mi-26T Halo (9T-HM15) rolls along the runway at Kananga on 17th Aug, 2005.

(Copyright Alexandr Lazarev - Spotters.net.ua)

This AN-12B Cub (c.n.5343606) EX-001 is being used on behlaf of the Congolese Air Force, and is seen here at Kinshasa

Pakistan Gulfstream IV-SP

(Copyright Philipp Schutz - Planepictures.net)

Visiting Munich on the 5th February, was this Gulfstream IV-SP of the Pakistan Air Force. Serialled J-756 (c.n.4090), it belongs to 12 Squadron/ 36 Wing operating out of Chaklala.

A Brazilian Koala

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A brand new addition to the Brazilian Military Police is this A-119Ke Koala II (c.n.14740) PR-PMM/AQUA-2.

Erieye on delivery to Thailand!

(Copyright Zsolt Kovacs - Planepictures.net)

Saab 340AEW Erieye (c.n.455) 70201 is seen here in Hungary, whilst on its delivery flight to Thailand. Entering service with 702 Squadron (4 Wing) at Surat Thani, it is part of a 2008 order that also includes 6 Gripen's and a single Saab 340 transport.

Maritime Patrol - Maltese style!

(Copyright Platzrundendreher - Jetphotos.net )

(Copyright Jens Weigandt - http://www.mautau.de/blog-2/ )

Malta has taken delivery of this Super King Air B200 that was ordered on 19th July 2010. It has been fitted out with a search radar, EO & IR sensors, aswell as other modifications for operations over Maltese coastal waters. The above images of D-IMPA (BB-2016) were taken at the Aerodata AG facility in Braunschweig, Germany. Does anybody have a Maltese serial?

Three for one in Odessa!

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Whomever took these photo's, had one very special and lucky day. The three Egyptian MiG-21's are MiG-21MF Fishbed-J 8360 (c.n.5008), MiG-21UM Mongol-B 5650, and a MiG-21RF Fishbed -H 8502. But thats not all, since you can also see an Angolan MiG-23UB Flogger-C I-31 with the new version of the Roundal, aswell as Three Yemeni MiG-21bis Fishbed-N's!!!

Yemen in Odessa

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Yemen has been processing its MiG-21 fleet through the regeneration facilities in Odessa, Ukraine. These four images were possibly taken last year, and show MiG-21bis Fishbed-N's 2231, 2232 (c.n.75038210), 2233 and 2236. They now possibly serve with 6 Squadron at Hodeidah.

North Yemeni MiG-21UM!!!

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Despite no serial being visable, it does not take away the uniqueness of this photo. Pictured at Krasnador, proberly awaiting upgrade, this is a MiG-21UM Mongol-B of the North Yemeni Air Force.

Hip Hippies!

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Mi-8MTV-1 Hip-H "Blue" 18 of Turkmenistan Interior Ministry/Border Guards, indicated by the White band above the rear clambshell door, and which is used by the other now independant states within the former Soviet Union.

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The Belarus Interior Ministry operates this rather pristine looking Mi-8T Hip-C on Border control duties amongst other tasks. "White" 04 is seen here during 2006.

(Copyright S. Reznichenko)

The snow covered foreground shows off this Afghan Mi-8MT two tone green camo to perfection. 570 is seen here leaving Kabul, on yet another supply mission to troops fighting the Taliban Dec 2006.