Abandoned Russian Airbase WITH MiG's

The Smirnykh airbase was Japan controlled until after World War II when the Soviet Union took over control. In 1966 the airbase was updated and a few dozen aircraft like the MiG-23 were based there until the airbase was disbanded in 1994. A few MiG's and other aircraft were left there, assuming they weren't flyable.

121122274_499366554318427_8241772175057963954_o.jpg


121006232_499366620985087_7750871673541791288_o.jpg


121162453_499366664318416_8501651360583500037_o.jpg


Photo credit 'The Traveler Around'

Spookingly beautiful abandoned MiG's, abandoned hangars and runway, and the backdrop of Winter waiting on Spring to renew life. MiG-23's from this airbase were scrambled in 1983 when the Korean Air Flight 007 was shot down, but was actually a Su-15 from the Dolinsk-Sokol airbase which did the shooting.

Screen Shot 2020-10-11 at 4.30.25 PM.png


Sakhalin, Russia.
About author
Rob Lay
Rob Lay is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief at ManLife.com, Founder of FerrariChat.com, and Owner at Lay Properties, LLC. Rob has a B.S. from Babson College and M.B.A. from University of Dallas along with executive training from SMU. Rob has enjoyed various activities from competitive swimming in college, running several marathons, competed at triathlon nationals, competed at national club car racing, 1,000+ hour private instrument pilot, competed as a co-angler national FLW bass tour, and big game hunting around North America. Rob wants to share his experiences and learn from other middle-aged men in the ManLife Community. You can also find Rob on Instagram and LinkedIn.

Comments

There are no comments to display.

Article information

Author
Rob Lay
Views
15,383
Last update

More in Outdoors

More from Rob Lay

Top