In 1988 two MIG-29 aircraft appeared at the Farnsborough Air Show, put on a spectacular flight demonstration and allowed the press to photograph almost to their total wishes-not quite, but almost! This is when the world learned that the MIG-29 is an outstanding fighter, equal to anything produced in the western world, but for far less money. When Glasnost opened the Soviet doors, the MIG-29 variants were made available to the industry, press and opposing air force intelligence departments. Even the model industry was permitted to closely inspect and photograph the MIG-29 near Moscow. Many goodwill flight have been made by the Russian and Ukraine teams to countries all over the world. Their outstanding flight characteristics have made the flight demo teams extremely popular with the hundreds of thousands of spectators who have seen one or more of the flight demonstrations.

The Academy 1/48th scale model of the MIG-29 carries the colorful markings of the Ukraine Flight Demo Team.

• Highly detailed cockpit interior and landing gear compartment.
• Fully engraved panel lines and raised letter tires.
• Optional position air brake, auxiliary air intakes.
• Full complement of under-wing weapons.