This
model represents an aircraft originally from the 3rd Guards Fighter
Regiment, based on Kubinka AB, Moscow Military District, until June 1962.
In the summer of that year, it was relocated to Santa Clara, Cuba where
it's regiment was renamed the 213th Fighter Regiment.
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Originally
in natural aluminum, after the missile crisis, all aircraft were handed
over to the Cuban Airforce (DAAFAR) and redeployed to San Antonio AB,
Havana. At that time, all units were repainted. This model is
shown in camouflage pattern used in the 1980's.
Gerson
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