Month: February 2022

The MiG-29s and Su-25s that EU could donate to Ukraine and Why the Russians have not achieved ‘Total Aerial Superiority’ in the Ukrainian skies – The Aviation Geek Club

Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation “One of our Pilots could be the air avenger on the MiG-29 seen by Kyivites,” Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence says. But the Tweet is more an attempt to Boost Morale rather than Confirming the Existence of the ‘Ghost of Kyiv.’ Source link

Retiring MiG-29AS Jet Fighters and German-Operated MIM-104 Patriot systems: how Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine is influencing Slovak Air Force – The Aviation Geek Club

How can the Slovak Air Force, which is undergoing a heavy modernization with F-16Vs ordered from the US, face the dangerous situation directly on its borders? Advertise Slovakia is one of the neighboring countries of already war-torn Ukraine; meanwhile, it’s also one of the nations located in the ‘eastern-wing’ of NATO. The small country, with …

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‘The biggest plane in the world “Mriya” (The Dream) was destroyed by Russian occupants,’ Ukrainian Government confirmed that the Antonov An-225 has been destroyed – The Aviation Geek Club

Ukrainian Government confirmed via Twitter that the Antonov An-225 “Mriya” has been destroyed. Ukrainian Government confirmed via Twitter that the Antonov AN-225 “Mriya” (The Dream) has been destroyed. ‘The biggest plane in the world “Mriya” (The Dream) was destroyed by Russian occupants on an airfield near Kyiv. We will rebuild the plane. We will fulfill …

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Photo seems to Show that the Antonov An-225 Mriya, the largest plane ever built, has been Destroyed – The Aviation Geek Club

The Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world’s largest aircraft might have become a casualty of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Antonov An-225 Mriya (Ukrainian: Антонов Ан-225 Мрія, lit. ‘dream’ or ‘inspiration’; NATO reporting name: Cossack), the world’s largest aircraft might have become a casualty of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Traveller reports. A claim confirmed …

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Germany and Netherlands to supply FIM-92 Stinger Surface-to-Air Missiles to Ukraine – The Aviation Geek Club

Germany and Netherlands announced over the weekend that they will be supplying anti-tank weapons and FIM-92 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine. Germany and Netherlands announced over the weekend that they will be supplying anti-tank weapons and FIM-92 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, Alert 5 says. The German government on Feb. 26, 2022 approved a decision …

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From World War II B-17 pilot Colin P. Kelly to the “Ghost of Kyiv:” How Legends give Nations hope during Time of War – The Aviation Geek Club

As the legend of the Ghost of Kyiv grows, we are reminded of another wartime story which also gave a nation hope during a time of war. Advertise As the legend of the Ghost of Kyiv grows, we are reminded of another wartime story which also gave a nation hope during a time of war. …

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“One of our Pilots could be the air avenger on the MiG-29 seen by Kyivites,” Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence says. But the Tweet is more an attempt to Boost Morale rather than Confirming the Existence of the ‘Ghost of Kyiv.’ – The Aviation Geek Club

According to the social media rumors a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum fighter pilot has allegedly shot down of 6 Russian jets on Feb. 24, 2022 – including 2x Su-35s, 1x Su-27, 1x MiG-29M, and 2x Su-25s. He’s now nick-named the ‘Ghost of Kyiv’. Amid the confrontation between Russian and Ukrainian troops in the framework …

“One of our Pilots could be the air avenger on the MiG-29 seen by Kyivites,” Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence says. But the Tweet is more an attempt to Boost Morale rather than Confirming the Existence of the ‘Ghost of Kyiv.’ – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

Here’s the video of the Ukrainian Su-27 that Landed Yesterday in Romania (likely because its airfield was destroyed by Russians) after having been Intercepted by RoAF F-16s – The Aviation Geek Club

The video in this post shows the Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 fighter jet landing to the RoAF 95th Air Base in the northeastern Romanian city of Bacău. On Feb. 24, 2022 a Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker landed in Romania after having been intercepted by Romanian Air Force (RoAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets. …

Here’s the video of the Ukrainian Su-27 that Landed Yesterday in Romania (likely because its airfield was destroyed by Russians) after having been Intercepted by RoAF F-16s – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

Here’s why the ‘Ghost of Kyiv,’ the Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot credited for having shot down 6 Russian jets (2x Su-35s, 1x Su-27, 1x MiG-29M, and 2x Su-25s) is just a Urban Legend – The Aviation Geek Club

There should be a Ukrainian MiG-29-pilot who have shot down 6 Russian jets yesterday – including 2x Su-35s, 1x Su-27, 1x MiG-29M, and 2x Su-25s – and he’s now nick-named the ‘Ghost of Kyiv’. An emerging urban legend. There should be a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29-pilot who have shot down 6 Russian jets yesterday – …

Here’s why the ‘Ghost of Kyiv,’ the Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot credited for having shot down 6 Russian jets (2x Su-35s, 1x Su-27, 1x MiG-29M, and 2x Su-25s) is just a Urban Legend – The Aviation Geek Club Read More »

Russian Heliborne Assault on Antonov / Hostomel Airport seems to have Failed – The Aviation Geek Club

Not only that the VKS paid a hefty price just to bring the airborne troops to their target (it lost 6-7 helicopters, including two confirmed Ka-52s), but then the expected para-jump didn’t take place. Well, it seems the Russian heliborne assault on Antonov/Gostomel/Hostomel Airport, 15km NW of Kiev, ended in a complete catastrophe. Not only …

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