Casemate UK MiG-23 Flogger In the Middle East - Helion & Company via Casemate UK

[Julien]

MiG-23 Flogger In the Middle East

In service with Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Libya and Syria 1973-2018 

ISBN : 9781912390328

Helion & Company via Casemate UK

 

 

Designed from the same basic airframes, the Mig-23 and Mig-27 share a lot of parts, with a strong familial resemblance, and when the Mig-23BN ground-attack variant started to experience negative feedback for its performance, the further development was redesignated as the Mig-27, perhaps to eschew the reputation. The Mig-23 was originally to be a fighter interceptor, but during the development process the need for a fighter-bomber was identified, and the Ground-Attack variant of the Mig-23 was born as the B, or Flogger-F as NATO call them.  The Mig-23BN was the half-way house between the 23 and 27, and was produced in large numbers in the 70s and 80s, with over 600 built in total. It was a modernised version of the B, equipped with the latest engines and hardware, plus newer navigation and attack systems to help it carry out its role, but it was still too much of a fighter for many.  Due to its simpler operating systems the MiG-23 was a perfect replacement with many air arms in the Middle East. 

 

 

The book looks at aspects of operation of the Flogger by Middle Eastern Air Arms. Included is what they call an "authoritative account" are the aircrafts service in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Libya and Syria.  The  book looks at combat operations against the US Navy by Libya, use in the Iran/Iraq war, later the Gulf war; the use by Syria against Israel, and use in the ongoing Syrian civil war. This volume is A4 soft back in format and 72 pages. There are black and white photographs throughout with maps, and 8 pages of colour profiles. Many of the photos are previously unpublished and show not only camouflage patterns but unit insignia and aircraft markings.

 

 

Conclusion

This book should provide readers with a good look at the MiG-23 as used by these Middle Eastern Air Arms allied to the Soviets.

 

Highly Recommended.

 

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[Hook]

I have added this to my reference library - highly recommended if the subject interests you!

 

Cheers,

 

Andre

[MikeR]

I'll second that - very good indeed!

 

Mike.