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ScranJ51:
In an effort to combat the Russian forces, Ukraine was forced to utilize some old aircraft past their use-by-date.
But all hands to the wheel:
A Ukrainian YAK-38 UB pressed into service and dropping US retarded bombs
Yak 28-2 by David Freeman, on Flickr
Yak 28-1 by David Freeman, on Flickr
Yak-28-4 by David Freeman, on Flickr
GTX_Admin:
Does anyone know when the Ukrainian Naval Aviation actually retired their Yak-38s?
Buzzbomb:
Nice colour selection for the Forger in this sort of role.
--- Quote from: GTX_Admin on March 31, 2024, 12:47:25 AM ---Does anyone know when the Ukrainian Naval Aviation actually retired their Yak-38s?
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Cannot help with that, although why would they choose to lose pilots on purpose ? Not sure the Forger would survive any sort of modern air battlespace
ScranJ51:
Buzzbomb:
that is the suggested colour scheme (or pretty close) with the kit instructions.
As to why would they use the jet - agree it would be very vulnerable (and difficult to fly) on the modern battlefield - but that is the back story - they are so hard up for weapons they put them back into service.
See my other model of the Ukraine Su-27 utilising Western Weapons.
GTX - I should have a reference and will get back to you.
ScranJ51:
GTX,
Not specifically Ukrainian, but the last flight by a YAK-38 was in June 1991, the aircraft crashing on take-off leading to the fleet of aircraft being grounded.
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