Russian Aerospace Forces

Swifts (Strizhi)

The Swifts (Strizhi) were formed in 1991 at Kubinka Air Base and fly the Mikoyan MiG-29.

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Founded1991

CountryRussia

AircraftMikoyan MiG-29

Home baseKubinka Air Base, Moscow Oblast

StatusActive

History

The Swifts (Strizhi) were formed in 1991 at Kubinka Air Base and fly the Mikoyan MiG-29.

The team often performs together with the Russian Knights in a combined formation known as the Cuban Diamond.

Aircraft flown

Now

Mikoyan MiG-29

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