Eight L-39Cs of the Slovak Air Force White Albatrosses demonstration team, in formation with a MiG-29, arriving at RAF Fairford for the International Air Tattoo '95, in July 1995.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968МиГ МиГ-29 - РоссияRussia - 1977

Seen in its initial demonstrator colour scheme, prior to receiving its current grey camouflage, the prototype L-139 formates on Spitfire LF IXE G-BLCK in its original markings as TE566/'DU-A', 312 Sqn Czech Air Force.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942

Стрельба из бортовой 23-мм пушки с самолета L-39
Prototype L-139 in an 'air superiority' grey camouflage scheme and sporting low visibility markings, during GSh-23 cannon trials. Note that the rear cockpit is filled with trials equipment, leaving no room for an observer.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

This view of the prototype L-139 clearly shows the overwing engine air intakes. Although carrying two underwing fuel tanks it has a greater range on internal fuel than any of the L-39 variants.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

Developed during the mid 1970s, the L-39ZO had simple ground attack capabilities with provisions for a belly-mounted 23mm GSh-23 cannon and four underwing pylons. This variant was exported to four countries. 222 being one of 52 L-39ZOs delivered to East Germany.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

This view of the prototype L-139 clearly shows two of the underwing pylons (it has provision for four 'wet' pylons), the ventral gun and deployed underwing airbrakes.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

Left: Front cockpit of the L-139 incorporating Western avionics, including a HUD and multi-function displays. Right: Rear cockpit layout of the L-139. The prominent unit, mounted high on the instrument panel, is a TV repeater of the front cockpit HUD display.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

Aero Vodochody L-139 Albatros

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

Three-view drawing of the Aero L-139.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-39 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1968

Bomb jettison trials from Czech Air Force L-39MS 0101. The L-39MS was conceived out of a need for a variant capable of training Soviet Air Force pilots for the MiG-29s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Aero L-59 Albatros - ЧехословакияCzechoslovakia - 1992