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He had fuel for only 3 more minutes of flight, and he was greeted on the runway by nearly complete darkness, but he managed to bring Croatia its first MIG-21
The article recounts the daring flight of Borović, who successfully landed the first MIG-21 in Croatia shortly after the country gained international recognition, despite facing significant risks.
Feb 4 • 10:17 UTC
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How Croatia Got Its First MiG 21? Behind It Is a Film Story of Madness and Courage
On this day in 1992, pilot Danijel Borović defected from the Yugoslav People's Army, bringing Croatia its first MiG-21 fighter jet, amidst a historical backdrop of caution and strategic timing following previous defections.
Feb 4 • 07:12 UTC