It appears Viktor Belenko passed away earlier this year.

[njiiaf]

Viktor Belenko Obituary (2023) - Washington, DC - The Washington Post

View Viktor Ivanovich Belenko's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

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The Legendary MiG pilot who defected with the Foxbat.

 

[Dynoman]

I have John Barron's book MiG Pilot on the Foxbat exploits of Victor Belenko. Its a pretty good story. I believe Craig Thomas' novel Firefox, later made into a movie with Clint Eastwood, was inspired by the 1976 Belenko flight.

 

[Hanse]

I have John Barron's book MiG Pilot on the Foxbat exploits of Victor Belenko. Its a pretty good story. I believe Craig Thomas' novel Firefox, later made into a movie with Clint Eastwood, was inspired by the 1976 Belenko flight.

On my bookshelf as well. Good book.

 

[Dynoman]

For those who don't recall the story.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=HiRfMP4AVgI

 

[njiiaf]

I have John Barron's book MiG Pilot on the Foxbat exploits of Victor Belenko. Its a pretty good story. I believe Craig Thomas' novel Firefox, later made into a movie with Clint Eastwood, was inspired by the 1976 Belenko flight.

It’s a wonderful book. As is Firefox. The latter formed my interest in aviation. I’ve seen the film on repeat so many times Ive basically memorized every scene.

 

[Byeman]

A villain deserves a dog's death / собаке - собачья смерть

He helped pull back the curtain and revealed the true wizard.