Air International 1985-06
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A MiG-15bis of the Moskovsky Okrug PVO aerobatic display team, the "Red Falcons", circa 1954. Note overall red upper surfaces and pale blue undersides. No national insignia on upper wing surfaces.
A MiG-15bis of a VVS regiment deployed in Czechoslovakia (circa 1955) which made a forced landing in the FDR as a result of a navigational error. Note manufacturing number and oversize yellow insignia surround.
A MiG-15bis of China's Air Force of the People's Liberation Army (Chung-kuo Shan Min Taie-Fang-Tsun Pu-Tai) during late 'fifties. The camouflage pattern differed from aircraft to aircraft within the unit.
The MiG-15bis of the Korean People's Army Air Force flown to Kimpo, near Seoul, by Snr Lt Kum Suk No on 21 September 1953 and evaluated by the USAF.
A MiG-15bis of China's Air Force of the People's Liberation Army during period of the Korean War. Note lack of individual aircraft (within Regt) number.
A MiG-15bis of a Ceskoslovenske Letectvo aerobatic team which sported a stylised lightning flash and spearhead in the late 'fifties. This unit's aircraft were numbered 3213 to 3233 inc.
A MiG-15bis of an Air Division of the Magyar Legiero (Hungarian Air Force) as­signed to the Pecs (HQ) Military District, circa 1960.