MiG-21bis Fishbed-L/N tactical fighters at Usharal AB in the seventies

The 27th Guard Fighter Air Regiment's crew traveled to the city of Lipetsk in May 1974. Here at the 4th Training Air Center, they were retrained to the MiG-21bis ‘Fishbed-L/N’ model. The first new MiG-21bis ‘Fishbed-L/N’ tactical fighters arrived at Usharal Airport in august 1974. They received new MiG-21UM ‘Mongol-B’ training aircraft as well.
 
The MiG-21bis ‘Fishbed-L/N’ fighters were gray color while the MiG-21UM ‘Mongol-B’ training fighters were a silver color.

In 1974, only the second squadron had the original PVO pilots from Leningrad. In 1974, experienced 1st class Soviet pilots came from Czechoslovakia. The regiment also received another 12 newly graduated pilots in early 1975.
 
Previously, there were many technical problems, because there was an unqualified technical staff. Therefore several engineers from civilian universities arrived who then received a military rank, thus aviation safety improved.

They did a lot of training with the new modern MiG-21bis ‘Fishbed-L/N’ aircraft. At the 18th Combat Training Center in Krasnovodsk, they could start missiles for live purposes. In 1976, they participated in the Soviet Aggressor Program at Mary-1 airport. Here at the 1521st Combat Training Center the 27th Guard Fighter Air Regiment's pilots and commanders received group dogfights tactics, low level flying over the area and live launch missile and gunnery training. From 1976, they were ready to fight along the Chinese border.

Soviet 27th Guard Fighter Air Regiment's factory new MiG-21bis ‘Fishbed-L’ in 1521st Combat Training Center in Mary-1 air base in 1976 Photo: Zulkaraev Rafat collection

The 27th Guard Fighter Air Regiment received some MiG-21bis with camouflage in the late seventies. For example, the red 04 used factory painting, while the red 03 was wearing local camouflage.

Meanwhile, the problems of families declined as Usharal town improved a lot. Homes, schools and shops were built and the life of every family has become easier.

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