Archive For The “from 2015” Category
Tweet In April 2015 bilateral exercise Thracian Eagle 2015-1 was held at Graf Ignatievo Airbase. The participants were BuAF MiG-29, Su-25, anti-aircraft missile complexes and F-15C/D Eagle from 159th Fighter Wing – Louisiana Air National Guard based in New Orleans, LA. During the missions, pilots have trained on air-to-air fighting and on the Balkan country’s anti-aircraft missile defence…
Tweet On 24th June 2015 at Graf Ignatievo airbase Textron presented its new light attack trainer Scorpion. The main goal was to demonstrate its capabilities to the Bulgarian Air Force. As part of demonstration two Bulgarian military pilots flew with Textron instructor pilots. As stated by Textron representatives Scorpion is offered to Bulgarian Air Force…
Tweet On 8th September 2015 I had the privilege to visit the airbase for my last night photosession of the veteran MiG-21. The gallery is below.
Tweet MiG-21 farewell ceremony took place at Graf Ignatievo Airbase on 18 December 2015. That day was the last day MiG-21 flew with the Bulgarian Air Force.
