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MiG-19P 96 (white) at Graf Ignatievo on 17
March 2005. (photo, Anton Balakchiev)

Milkoyan-Gurevitch MiG-19P Farmer B 
Some MiG-19P received from USSR after 1958, and several more from Poland in 1966. Total of twelve MiG-19P delivered from 1959? Total of 58 or 59 MiG-19P/S delivered. Used by 11th IAP at Gabronitsa and later the 18th IAP at Dobroslavtsi for the interceptor role. In 1969, the surviving MiG-19Ps were upgraded to MiG-19PT standard to carry two R-3S (K-13R) AAMs on underwing pylons. Withdrawn from service in 1975, with five aircraft sold to China in dismantled condition. Military Type number 7201.

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
09 blue     ?  
96 white     ? Preserved Graf Ignatievo Aug 2002
506     ? MiG-19PT. Preserved Plovdiv/Krumovo Oct 2004
544     ? Bulg AF serial 18/7201. Dumped Carimir Aug 2002
857     ? Preserved Shumen North Aug 2002
886     ?  
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References:

  • European Air Forces Directory 2003/04 (Mach III)
  • European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)
  • Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-19 (Aerofax)


Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-19S Farmer C 
Twenty-four MiG-19S delivered from early 1958 (some sources say 30 aircraft in 1957). Total of 58 or 59 MiG-19P/S delivered. Used by 21st IAP at Uzundzhovo, 19th IAP at Graf Ignatievo and 11th IAP at Gabrovnitsa for the tactical fighter role. Withdrawn from service during 1974. Military Type Number 7200.

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
'01' red     ? ex-'001' red, both fake serials, preserved Sofia VVS HQ Jan 2005
04 ('681')     ? Falsely serialled '1300' and then '681'. Gate guard Graf Ignatievo Mar 2005
030     ? Preserved Plovdiv/Krumovo Oct 2004
11 red?     ?  
16 red?     ?  
20 red?     ?  
30 red?     ?  
33 red?     ?  
37 red?     ?  
45 red?     ?  
60 red?     ?  
71 blue     ?  
91 black     ?  
882 white     ? Preserved Plovdiv/Krumovo Oct 2004
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References:

  • European Air Forces Directory 2003/04 (Mach III)
  • European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)
  • Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-19 (Aerofax)


Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-19PM Farmer D 
Twelve MiG-19PM delivered from Poland 1966-67. Used by 18th IAP at Dobroslavtsi for the interceptor role. Withdrawn from service in 1977. Military Type Number 7205. The MiG-19PM was purely a missile-armed interceptor and so had no cannons fitted.

Serial c/no. Prev. Identity Delivered Fate/Notes
06     1966  
932     1966 Preserved Dobroslavtzi Aug 2002 as '19'
935     1966  
936 red 65210936   1966 Preserved Plovdiv/Krumovo Oct 2004
938     1966 Preserved Jastrebino Aug 2002
939     1966 Preserved Sofia Natural History Museum May 2005
941     1966 Omurtag Aug 2002
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References:

  • European Air Forces Directory 2003/04 (Mach III)
  • European Air Forces Directory 2005/06 (Mach III)
  • Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-19 (Aerofax)


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