Ukrainian Falcons
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The Ukrainian Falcons (Ukrainian: Українські Соколи, Ukrayins'ki Sokoly) is the aerobatic demonstration team of the Ukrainian Air Force. It was established in 1997 as a team of 6 MiG-29s (5 MiG-29 9-13s and 1 MiG-29UB). The team is one of the only ones to fly restricted space missions.
The Ukrainian Falcons represents the elite of the Ukrainian Air Force's fighter pilots. This team is commanded by Colonel V. Rososhansky (Test Pilot First Class). Also currently members of the team are Colonels Korolyov and Dudkin, Lieutenant Colonels Kovolyov and Vecherinsky, Majors Sotnikov, Ovchinnikov and Mekhed. The Falcons are based in Kirovskyi.
Ukrainian Falcons member Lt. Col. Volodymyr Toponar has been a main pilot of the Sukhoi Su-27 that crashed during Sknyliv (Ukraine) airshow disaster (survived with injuries). He was found guilty of causing the crash and was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
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