SyAAF Su-22M in Action

New collection of Syrian Fitters photographed while performing air raids during the current unrest.
Above: one of the earliest photos -exclusively shared to Luftwaffe A.S blog- of a Su-22M-3 taken moments after taking off from Dmair AFB on 31st Dec. 2012.

A photo for a SyAAF Su-22M taken while flying over the county of Idleb governorate sometime in 2013 carrying fuel tank under wings pylons and what look like a pair of RBK-250 Cluster Bombs under belly.

Syrian Fitter been spotted the day the Syrian Army could retake Al-Hosn Citadel "Crac De Chevaliers" in March 2014. 

Unique shots for a Su-22M-4 spotted attacking ground target nearby Taftanaz town in the county of Idleb on 17th April 2014.

Recent photo for a SyAAF Su-22M spotted while dropping three dumb bombs over FSyA units in Wadi El-Deif in Idleb's county on 15th Dec. 2014 just a day after the fall of this area into the hands of FSyA.

Awesome shot for a SyAAF Su-22M-4 firing S-8 unguided rockets nearby Tabqa town on 21st Aug. 2014.

The same Fitter.

Another Su-22M-3 been spotted maneuvering over Dmair town on 9th Nov. 2013.

Su-22M-4 spotted as well over Mare' in Dar'a governorate on 31st Jan. 2013.

Su-22M-4 spotted maneuvering over Deir Sunbol (Idleb governorate) fitted with four dumb bombs under belly on 16th Sep. 2014.

The same Fitter turning back to base after dropping its load.

Photos of SyAAF MiG-29s - UPDATED II

Stunning photos I liked to share here for the SyAAF agile MiG-29 which most of Syrian sources prefers to name it the MiG-29S or SM, as the fleet has received partial SMT package modernization in 'The Factory' overhaul facility located at Neyrab airbase (Aleppo IAP).
The photo above is extracted from a Syrian media published on the anniversary of Syrian Air Force recently in October 2014. It represent a footage of pair of MiG-29S preparing to take off on the Seen AFB runway (from east to west).
The one on left is serialed 3421, while the right one carries the serial 3425. The latter is very interesting with its R-27 air-to-air missile launch rail fitted on the pylon inboard.

The 3421 MiG-29S inside a HAS the moment it runs engines.

We can see here the same Fulcrum with its air intakes been closed preparing to taxi out.

This 3421 MiG-29S which started taxiing out looks in its newly applied camo.

Rolling out...

Close shot for the SyAAF MiG-29S serialed 3425.

This MiG-29S which serial is sadly hidden by photographer represent what looks to be the original camo with more contrasted Dark/Light Bluish Gray as can be clearly observed by comparing this shot with the one above.
Another difference is the absence of the third Black tinted cover under the fixed frontal cockpit shield.

What we are eager for...is a single shot at the cockpit of this MiG-29S glorious fighter!

Spotted Aircraft/Aerial Vehicles over Syria: November 2014

Below is the list of spotted 'Aircraft and Aerial Vehicles' over Syria during the month November 2014:

PROVINCE	CITY/TOWN	DATE	AIRCRAFT	LINK
Hama	Qabr Feddah	02-11-2014	Unknown	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMCKA7ev5a8
Deir EzZour	Deir EzZour	04-11-2014	F-18	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzqrS5S44gs
Idleb	Northern County	04-11-2014	UAV	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RRFDUb8k6k
Idleb	Jabal Azzawiyeh	04-11-2014	MiG-23MF	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se5o2z4pT8I
Damascus	Eastern Ghouta	04-11-2014	MiG-21	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lez5FdZSn6Y
Damascus	Douma	06-11-2014	MiG-23BN	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtZNm_d3p24
Damascus	Damascus	06-11-2014	MiG-21	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GuGMysItpg
Hama	Northern County	06-11-2014	MiG-21	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7ytyrzUyAI
Idleb	Ma'arret Annu'man	06-11-2014	MiG-23MF	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX0YPxiPr1I
Idleb	Ma'arret Annu'man	07-11-2014	MiG-23MF	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzWn6nB06Ek
Idleb	Jabal Azzawiyeh	07-11-2014	MiG-21	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TS2wXVSBkE
Idleb	Kafar Takharim	08-11-2014	UAV	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nElg4bZQ0rQ
Hama	Kafar Zeita	08-11-2014	MiG-21	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFFnDh4vF3w
Hama	Kafar Zeita	08-11-2014	MiG-21	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAggkXtZWWg
Idleb	Jabal Azzawiyeh	09-11-2014	MiG-23MF	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wq2wqvkpew
Homs	County	09-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0u6J-XUogI
Dar'a	Sheikh Meskin	09-11-2014	Unknown	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL_7MAKZr94
Aleppo	Ain Arab	10-11-2014	Unknown	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwgH6Q0ACCE
Aleppo	Khan El-Asal	11-11-2014	UAV	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYHkhdnbUdo
Idleb	Taftanaz	11-11-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46Mc2DlhLO0
Idleb	Taftanaz	11-11-2014	MiG-23MF	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVFSuIEZltk
Idleb	Jabal Azzawiyeh	13-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHjzM7kuJ3o
Damascus	Douma	13-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CW0K0HLhXA
Deir EzZour	Al-Tayyaneh	14-11-2014	F-15	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_vKmMIQ4KU
Idleb	Taftanaz	14-11-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDxp1kVPdNM
Idleb	Ma'arret Annu'man	14-11-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymZpKXV5aoc
Deir EzZour	Deir EzZour	14-11-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl8dwP1-2CQ
Aleppo	Northern County	14-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1qZbvd72Go
Dar'a	Enkhul	15-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Ee5a7vtBs
Idleb	Jabal Azzawiyeh	16-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-7iMUhSqPQ
Dar'a	Al-Seheliyeh	18-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMCYTsrSi1M
Unknown	Al-Ba'th	18-11-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gonAiRVtpk
Idleb	Kafar Takharim	20-11-2014	Su-24M2	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyZazH81jmU
Deir EzZour	Deir EzZour	23-11-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itSIIljtOqs
Deir EzZour	Deir EzZour	23-11-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDBBBz-3q2w
Aleppo	Kafar Hamra	23-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EcRSuEQgJc
Aleppo	Northern County	24-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6dILqnzhAQ
Idleb	Jabal Azzawiyeh	24-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66tG4X5SfkU
Deir EzZour	Albukamal	25-11-2014	Unknown	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7RRgzbUbvc
Idleb	Ma'arret Annu'man	27-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HU11M4FPKG8
Dar'a	Enkhul	28-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF79NfZR290
Dar'a	Nawa	28-11-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XYwYL0PNQw
Aleppo	Bianoon	30-11-2014	Su-24M2	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrhFzyl5wJ0

SyAAF Su-24M2 Shot Down (2012-11-28)

 
On 28th Nov. 2012, the FSyA units scored their first kill against the most advanced SyAAF aircraft, the Su-24M2.
The Syrian Fencer -serial is still unknown so far- which home base is the T4, carried out an attack sortie in the county of Aleppo before a 9K38 Igla MANPAD successfully hit the aircraft in its way returning to base and brought it down 25km to the west of Aleppo in Daret Ezzeh 'دارة عزة' town.
 

 
Both pilot Colonel Ziad Dawod 'العقيد زياد داود' and co-pilot -non confirmed- Major Akram Hammoudi 'الرائد أكرم حمودي' ejected at that moment; Rebels drove Lt. Ziad to the hospital of Termanin where he died there suffering serious injuries led to his death as can be seen in various videos, while the fate of the co-pilot is still a mystery till moment.
 

Exclusive photo for Abu Omair with his Igla, the responsible for shooting down the mighty Syrian Su-24M2.

SyAAF MiG-21bis Shot Down (2014-11-10)

Today 10th Nov. 2014, a Syrian MiG-21bis serialed 2204 and code-numbered 660 operating from Hama AFB and piloted by Col. Tha'er Aref Saqqour 'العقيد ثائر عارف صقور' is downed 45km to the east of the airbase near Sabboura town, the remnant of the GSh-23 twin-barreled cannon and the engine can be seen in this VIDEO and this VIDEO, while it is still unknown whether the bis was hit by a MANPAD or by an AA gun.
Later one, tonight, a graphic photo emerged for the corpse of the pilot whom was KIA.

What surprised me after studying these photos is the appearance of a Syrian MiG-21bis dressing a Three-Color Camo! The new color is the Grayish Brown where the serial lays over.
The camos we used to see applied on Syrian MiG-21s through available photos were in Two-Colors camo, Beige & Green or Yellow Sand & Green-Blue.
How would be a great reference to modellers and profile drawers if the fuselage of this aircraft was photographed!

SyAAF From The Archive - Part VI

Some of the ever rarest historical photos of SyAAF units EXCLUSIVELY owned by Luftwaffe A.S blog I wanted to post here to allow our great audiences have a look on!
I select the Mil Mi-1 to start with as it was never seen before, even never thought to be delivered to Syrian Air Force! The Mi-1 here appears in a footage of an exercise, notice the soldier jumping down from this mini helicopter.

 
The Mi-1 appeared again in another shot in a pair following a Mil Mi-4, it's still unknown when and how many units of each type was delivered to SyAAF.

A pair of Syrian Mi-1 passing over Damascus during the ceremony of Syrian Air Force anniversary.

 

The only photo for the SyAAF Beagle Il-28 in flight!! Here it appears accompanied with a pair of MiG-17 passing low over Damascus in the SyAAF anniversary.

 

Photo for one of the early examples of SyAAF MBB 223 Flamingo serialed 2157, used to be camouflaged in White & Blue.
 

 
Formation of SyAAF MiG-17, the absolute beauty of the Syrian Air Force!

Rare photo for a formation of SyAAF Su-20's.

N.B. Explicit written permission from the author is required prior to utilize any of the above materials in any kind of physical or electronic media.

SyAAF Su-22M-3 Shot Down (2013-07-25)

On 25th July 2013, a video from Tabqa town was published stating that a 'MiG' was hit by rebels and crashed not very far from Tabqa AFB, the footage confirms the accident as can be seen HERE. Later on and just recently, It is confirmed by pro-regime news that the Colonel Malek Muhammad Abbas ’العقيد الطيار مالك محمد عباس’ was KIA while carrying out an attack sortie over Al-Tabqa area, that date.

Luftwaffe A.S' own sources confirmed he was flying a Su-22M-3 based in Sh'eirat AFB, the Su-22 in question can be seen above.

Photos of SyAAF MiG-23BN (Flogger H)

 
The newest photo of this bomber/attack variant of MiG-23 appeared in a video recently published in the anniversary of Teshreen war of 1973.
The BN in question appeared carrying a new serial 2409, which means the SyAAF might received this variant in two batches, the first batch carried the serial 16xx while the new batch is serialed 24xx.

 
MiG-23BN spotted flying over Damascus on 1st June 2014.

 
MiG-23BN was spotted over Joubar (Damascus) on 13th June 2014.

 
Another MiG-23BN was spotted over Joubar as well on 25th May 2014.

 
The BN joined intensively in the offensive of Mleha earlier this year, this one was spotted releasing a FAB over Mleha on 29th April 2014.

 
In many videos, the BN was spotted taking off from Dmeyr AFB, this one was photographed on 7th Nov. 2012 flying low over Dmeyr town.

 
MiG-23BN spotted maneuvering over Eastern Ghouta of Damascus on 8th June 2014.

Stunning shot for a SyAAF MiG-23BN shortly after it landed in unidentified airfield, notice the double-bomb rack under wing pylons.

SyAAF Various VI




MBB/Siat 223 Flamingo photographed in Kweres (Rasm El-Abboud) AFB prior to shifting these basic trainers from the central tarmac to hide them behind the ceremony stage.
 

 
SyAAF L-29 Delfín in display at the gate guard of Kweres AFB.

 
The only available photo of MFI-17 Mushshak. SyAAF received two examples of this Pakistani made basic trainer and both are based in Kweres AFB as well.

 
SyAAF MiG-17 in display in the famous 'Al-Tayyara' roundabout in Deir EzZour city.

 
One of the rarest photos of a camouflaged SyAAF MiG-17. This still is taken at Kshesh AFB in 1984.

 
SyAAF An-26 photographed landing in Hama AFB on 14th May 2014.

 
Syrian Air IL-76T YK-ATB in an unidentified airfield.

 
The only and historical flight of the Syrian Air YK-SQG Yak-40 from Damascus IAP to Aleppo IAP on 22nd Jan. 2014 after almost a year of halting flight to the latter.

Another take of the same Yak-40 in Aleppo IAP, no news about any other civil transporter landed in Aleppo IAP since that event.

Spotted Aircraft/Aerial Vehicles over Syria: October 2014

Below is the list of spotted 'Aircraft and Aerial Vehicles' over Syria during the month October 2014:

PROVINCE	CITY/TOWN	DATE	AIRCRAFT	LINK
Aleppo	Ain Arab	01-10-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeLtNoOW1rE
Damascus	Erbeen	02-10-2014	MiG-23BN	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Z_F60Uz0SM
Idleb	Kafar Takharim	03-10-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXUIaAKpLHk
Hama	Northern County	03-10-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dM6qsHm9Bl0
Deir EzZour	Albukamal	03-10-2014	F-18	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eATefzVvb4
Damascus	Erbeen	04-10-2014	MiG-23BN	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp8d9T6iixk
Damascus	Qaboun	04-10-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yBjbI2TEZY
Hama	County	04-10-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kenMqdA8J08
Damascus	Harasta	05-10-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0bu35UZpgU
Idleb	Jabal Azzawiyeh	05-10-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxUUGOHJuaM
Damascus	Eastern Ghouta	06-10-2014	MiG-23BN	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dPebj4CFBI
Damascus	Eastern Ghouta	06-10-2014	Unknown	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujkXqWruYQo
Hama	County	06-10-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7w5jk0x102Q
Dar'a	Enkhul	07-10-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7N49iSRRNU
Aleppo	Ain Arab	07-10-2014	B-1B	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-6ne_p9ouk
Aleppo	Handarat	08-10-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKtZ8h2frfo
Idleb	Jabal Azzawiyeh	08-10-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMvGv8gJS0I
Idleb	Saraqeb	09-10-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CtGioJEo7A
Idleb	Sarmin	09-10-2014	Unknown	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0HllU-0Fco
Idleb	Jabal Azzawiyeh	10-10-2014	MiG-23MF	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7gGb-TLIaE
Idleb	Southern County	10-10-2014	MiG-23MF	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg137Vu6auQ
Idleb	Ma'arret Annu'man	10-10-2014	MiG-23MF	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgvwPrUhBpU
Homs	County	10-10-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHb3uxE6PNw
Damascus	Joubar	10-10-2014	MiG-23BN	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMx4hp7RrYE
Damascus	Hammouriyeh	12-10-2014	MiG-23BN	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I04QPpl7Dg4
Aleppo	Aleppo	12-10-2014	L-39	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-P_W57_PYE
Idleb	County	12-10-2014	MiG-23	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KyPOJ6DY2E
Idleb	Heesh	13-10-2014	MiG-23MF	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTqE3KjqWyc
Damascus	Damascus	13-10-2014	Unknown	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybURhtrS6Jg#t=11
Aleppo	Aleppo	15-10-2014	Su-22M	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQPnx8Z2wCI
Aleppo	Ain Arab	16-10-2014	B-1B	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xHpr1jHqTk
Aleppo	Ain Arab	16-10-2014	F-16	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xHpr1jHqTk
Idleb	Deir EsSharqi	16-10-2014	Su-22M	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hIWpLZcL-Y
Idleb	Ma'arret Annu'man	17-10-2014	Su-22M	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D361i8IZd68
Damascus	Eastern Ghouta	17-10-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbTo_c2RRw
Aleppo	Kshesh	18-10-2014	L-39	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ux0Mb7pryM
Aleppo	Ain Arab	18-10-2014	F-18	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSu6elIge9M
Deir EzZour	Alqouriyah	18-10-2014	F-18	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDAv_ogpVO0
Damascus	Damascus	20-10-2014	MiG-23BN	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf-RSUSyo5w
Idleb	Kafar Daryan	22-10-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e5cuAeOTT8
Damascus	Eastern Ghouta	25-10-2014	UAV	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpp1bxlQCO8&feature=youtu.be
Damascus	Douma	25-10-2014	MiG-23BN	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcBDNjaHIF8
Damascus	Douma	25-10-2014	MiG-23BN	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAyxwBkD0HA
Aleppo	Ain Arab	25-10-2014	F-18	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXeQ_pILgoo
Aleppo	Ain Arab	25-10-2014	B-1B	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXeQ_pILgoo
Deir EzZour	Deir EzZour	25-10-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsm4fFcM3ac
Hama	Kafar Zeita	26-10-2014	MiG-23MF	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj2wwH9hadk
Homs	Talbeeseh	26-10-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E0Jni6rqcE
Idleb	Taftanaz	27-10-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-1OlozQsEI
Idleb	Taftanaz	29-10-2014	UAV	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbZzwtPl2ZI
Idleb	Jabal Azzawiyeh	30-10-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wgykm1tOjgM
Idleb	Jabal Azzawiyeh	30-10-2014	Su-24M2	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8T2GOigbf0
Deir EzZour	Deir EzZour	30-10-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xA5JTO_JeY
Damascus	Eastern Ghouta	31-10-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IbKwGoeuxw
Damascus	Eastern Ghouta	31-10-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhqbHBf7Sx0
Damascus	Eastern Ghouta	31-10-2014	MiG-21	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI7TWJdeMPg