Putting out an impressive roar from its nearly four-decade-old afterburning engine, the Mikoyan-Gureyvich MiG-21 (dubbed "Fishbed" by NATO) flew several passes and demonstrated the formidable handling characteristics of this aircraft.
Pass from the right
Knife-edge pass from the left, showing the wing planform
Afterburner lit
Landing roll
Taxi in
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