Small Air Forces Thread #15

**belgrano1977** · 18th July 2012, 18:54

The Syrian Air Force for military maneuvers in 2012. At the movies: Mig-21, MIG-23MLD, Su-22, Su-24MK, Mi-8, Mi-25, Gazelle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...&v=AWM6ZEWzz2Y

**gkozak** · 18th July 2012, 23:13

Bolivian T-34 Mentor. Obviously ex-Venezuelan- note the markings hastily overlaid with Bolivian registration. Also, a few aircraft from Burkina Faso.

**Ridge Runner** · 19th July 2012, 14:24

Bhutan is now my "holy grail" as well

If anybody finds a picture of any aircraft from their armed forces, please post it here asap!

Don't hold you breath! Have you been there? I have and threre is nothing indicative of military in any part of the country!

RR

**mack8** · 19th July 2012, 19:24

Peru's MiG-29SMP . Single seaters photographed for the first time (hopefully better pictures will appear).
http://www.defensa.pe/showpost.php?p...postcount=6188

IFR probes like the UB-SMP 047 seen a few months ago. Gray cammo.

PS: There's a picture of an UB-SMP in flight also :
http://www.defensa.pe/showpost.php?p...postcount=6218

**MSphere** · 20th July 2012, 00:27

Ugandan Flanker AF 015

**KERVYN** · 20th July 2012, 17:31

this is mainly for Greg & RR... (and other pro's & contra's ?)

It's a fact that -according to many sources (probably all ones referring to 'a' first uncorrect one... (see FOTW > Bhutan) ) some military
Mi-8's helico's are -or were- in Bhutan' service !!

Nearly 3 years ago, I sent a mail to their 'Ministry of information & communications' .. but never got any reply

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Their gov-website is now ; www.bhutan.gov.bt , (see 'who is who')
with many ministers, secretaries, etc... but -seemingly- nobody concerned for 'military affairs'

>> the last comment ?

<<<

friendly yours,
Etienne

**belgrano1977** · 20th July 2012, 18:44

Syrian MIG-23BN

http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Arti...id=274709&R=R3

Other

http://luftwaffeas.blogspot.com/2012...maneuvers.html

MiG-25RB

http://luftwaffeas.blogspot.com/2012...rb-update.html
http://luftwaffeas.blogspot.com/2012...er-update.html

Aero L-39

http://luftwaffeas.blogspot.com/2012_07_01_archive.html

**mack8** · 20th July 2012, 19:01

Peru's MiG-29SMP/UBP, from defensa.pe

Keep an eye on this topic, there's alot of pictures ( not just MiGs) in advance of FAP anniversary ( i believe they will hold an airshow on the 23rd.)
http://www.defensa.pe/showthread.php?t=6418&page=15

**martinez** · 20th July 2012, 19:35

Originally Posted by mack8

Peru's MiG-29SMP . Single seaters photographed for the first time (hopefully better pictures will appear).
http://www.defensa.pe/showpost.php?p...postcount=6188

IFR probes like the UB-SMP 047 seen a few months ago. Gray cammo.

PS: There's a picture of an UB-SMP in flight also :
http://www.defensa.pe/showpost.php?p...postcount=6218

they are changing appearance to grey as well...

..nice though

**AlexfromHungary** · 22nd July 2012, 09:45

Hi Guys!
Maldives!

**gkozak** · 22nd July 2012, 13:50

Originally Posted by AlexfromHungary

Hi Guys!
Maldives!

The Dhruv is indeed from the Maldives, but the Hip, unfortunately, is not- it's Indian. Anybody know of any plans to release a kit of the Dhruv, by the way?

**MSphere** · 22nd July 2012, 18:07

Originally Posted by gkozak

The Dhruv is indeed from the Maldives, but the Hip, unfortunately, is not- it's Indian. Anybody know of any plans to release a kit of the Dhruv, by the way?

It's ex-Indian Mi-8T and it was indeed used in Maledives.

**gkozak** · 22nd July 2012, 18:53

Originally Posted by MSphere

It's ex-Indian Mi-8T and it was indeed used in Maledives.

Wow- ok! I looked up the registration number, and saw that it was Indian, and left it at that. But it's actually Maldivian, after all- fantastic! Thanks much, MSphere!

**MSphere** · 23rd July 2012, 00:01

No problem. Engine change and overhaul of another Mi-8T, this time Egyptian

before

after

**MSphere** · 23rd July 2012, 00:02

... and a brand new EAF Mi-17V-5

**MSphere** · 23rd July 2012, 00:27

Ulan-Ude Mi-171E for Kenyan AF (with GOES-321 FLIR ball)

and its cockpit (KNEI-8 complex)

**Gerard** · 23rd July 2012, 13:20

Barbados defence force.

Cessna 402C

C-26A Metro

Beech King Air E90

(can someone confirm this info?)

**belgrano1977** · 23rd July 2012, 19:09

Libyan Jastreb
http://forum.keypublishing.com/attac...1&d=1343070433

http://forum.keypublishing.com/attac...1&d=1343070418

**Italy** · 23rd July 2012, 19:22

Originally Posted by martinez

they are changing appearance to grey as well...

..nice though

looks like a less shinier version of the F-22's pattern. but with the anti glare paint on the nose and black radome

not sure why they do that.. Magyar Migs seem to be doing fine with out the anti glare paint and black radome

**gkozak** · 23rd July 2012, 23:13

Originally Posted by Gerard

Barbados defence force.

Cessna 402C

C-26A Metro

Beech King Air E90

(can someone confirm this info?)

See attached from Barbados. The C-23 is from Barbados, and serves with the Caribbean Regional Defense Force, a regional collective security force comprising several Caribbean nations. It is focused largely on detection and interdiction of drug smugglers. The Queen Air was leased from Barclays Bank for a short time. They did use (still?) a Cessna 402C, but not this one. I will scan and post the picture.

**Gerard** · 24th July 2012, 08:08

Thanks for clearing that. After posting I got my doubts about the planes, no flags or other marking vissible.

**cthornburg** · 24th July 2012, 09:04

bad scan of Barbados Cessna 402. I had reference to the Beech as King Air E90 but the info related to the registration on the Queen Air. Also the picture looks like a King Air 350.

Chris

**KERVYN** · 24th July 2012, 11:12

from airliners.net (see also their other RSS pics) :

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here the registration is well visible..

the explanations given yesterday by Greg are fully correct.

In fact it's an 'Air Wing' of only two aircraft !

for all details, see also ;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_Security_System

and their website; www.rss.org.bb/Airwing.htm

with friendly greetings, also to Alex,

ETIENNE

**Freehand** · 24th July 2012, 18:41

Some clear shots of Syran Mi-25 going through their paces.

**MIG Mikkel** · 24th July 2012, 20:18

I'm looking for photos of Camouflaged AN-12's if you guys have some

Also photos of Gunrunner aircrafts would be awesome!

**KERVYN** · 26th July 2012, 14:04

the only one I could find :

http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Im...BL731.jpg.html

friendly yours,

Etienne

**KERVYN** · 26th July 2012, 14:17

Sorry, I coul not find a better one than this, (3rd view) in;

http://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/vie...pn=0&num=31757

(what's the language ?)

Etienne

**Buddha** · 26th July 2012, 14:33

Originally Posted by Freehand

Some clear shots of Syran Mi-25 going through their paces.

Do you have a larger image of the Syrian Mi-25's?

**Freehand** · 26th July 2012, 17:23

Here is the source. These are screen grabs from video, probably the state outlet.

http://elhangardetj.blogspot.com/201...sirias-ii.html

**Rafael Patrón** · 26th July 2012, 18:55

Brand new Mexican Air Force Beech T-6C+ TEXAN II

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