In the cold-war period the Hungarian Air Force acquired at least 130 MiG-21's in different versions. An economy campaign in 1996 reduced the AF drastically. Currently around 22 MiG-21's (bis and UM version) are operational and divided over two squadrons (47 HVO) based on Papa. This MiG-21bis is one of the survivors. 
 
 
 
 
 

The MiG-23 was another victim of the decreasing budget. The last MiG-23 flight took place on December 4th, 1996, and the remaining aircraft are stored on Papa. Two MiG's are seen here just a few seconds before take off and standing on the runway of Papa with full afterburner. 
 
 
 

The MiG-29 and the MiG-21 are the only fighters left in the Hungarian AF inventory. Two squadrons (59HVO) of the Fulcrum are based on Kecskemet. 28 MiG-29's were delivered in 1993, including 6 duals.
 
 

The union of East and West Gemany resulted in a reorganized German Air Force making many aircraft superfluous, including the L-39 Albatros. 20 of the ex NVA L-39's were acquired by the Hungarian AF and this picture is taken shortly after arrival on Kecskemet Air Base in 1994. Recently 19 L-39's were upgraded on Tököl.
 
 
 

In 1996 the Su-22's received an extensive overhaul. Shortly after this the decision was made to withdrawn the type and on February 4th. 1997 the Su-22 made its last flight for the Hungarian AF. The remaining Su-22's are parked on Papa in flying condition and the AF is trying to sell these aircraft. This Su-22U3 is parked on the platform of Taszar in 1991.
 
 
 
 
 
 

In many (former) communistic Air Forces the Mi-8 is the workhorse of the Air Force and used for a variety of missions. The Mi-8's are based on Szolnok and Szentkiralyszabadja were this picture is made. 

The only cargo plane in use is the Antonov An-26, based on Szolnok.  13 were delivered and most of them are flying in a grey color scheme, but a few are white.