Astra in Quinte West in Hastings County, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
MiG-21
Mikoyan-Gurevich
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
1. MiG-21 Marker
The Mikoyan-Gurevich-21 was one of the most famous fighter aircraft of the Cold War. It is a Russian-built jet and was never used by the Canadian military, but was commonly used by Eastern Bloc, middle eastern and Asian counties. Many of the MiG-21s that were built are still in use today in more than 20 countries.
The MiG fighter was designed in the 1950s to replace the MiG-17 and Mi[G]-19. The prototype debuted at the Soviet Aviation Day in Moscow in 1955, but it underwent extensive modifications after that, including a delta wing configuration to improve speed. It would become the most manufactured supersonic jet in history.
The MiG-21 model MF in the Museum's collection served in Luftstreitkräfte der Nationalen Volksarmee (East German Air Force) from May 1975 to September 20, 1990. On October 3, 1990, Germany was reunified and the two air forces were merged. This aircraft was taken on strength with the Luftwaffe after unific[a]tion for a short period of time and given the Luftwaffe serial number 22+45. The aircraft was withdrawn from use in October 1990. It was donated to the Government of Canada by the Government
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Specifications
Tail #:776 Model: MF
Wingspan: 7.15 m, Length: 15.76 m,
Height: 4.42 m
Max Weight: 9400 kg
Max Speed: 2230 km/h
Crew: 1 pilot in ejection seat
Role: fighter (interceptor)
In service: 1959-present (internationally)
No d'immatriculation: 776 Modèle: MF
Envergure: 7,15 m, Longueur: 15,76 m,
Hauteur: 4.42 m
Masse maximale: 9400 kg
Vitesse maximale 2230 km/h
Équipage: 1 pilote en siège éjectable
Rôle: chassuer (intercepteur)
En service: 1959-aujourd'hui (pas au Canada)
Erected by National Air Force Museum of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.
Location. 44° 6.889′ N, 77° 33.024′ W. Marker is in Quinte West, Ontario, in Hastings County. It is in Astra. It can be reached from Hewson Boulevard. Memorial is in the National Air Force Museum of Canada's Memorial Air Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 RCAF Road,
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2025
2. MiG-21 and Marker
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario and specifically in Southeastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 407 Demon Squadron (a few steps from this marker); Para Rescue Association of Canada (a few steps from this marker); CF-104 Starfighter Aviators Memorial (a few steps from this marker); 436 Transport Squadron "Adopt an Aircraft" (a few steps from this marker); CF-104 Starfighter (a few steps from this marker); World War II Canadian Aviators Lost in South East Asia (a few steps from this marker); CC-129 Dakota (a few steps from this marker); CH-113 Labrador (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quinte West.
More about this marker. Admission required, and the outdoor Air Park is closed during inclement weather.
Also see . . .
1. Farewell to the Last MiG-21: The End of Europe's 'Fishbed' Era (FP Defense News, 2025). (Submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. National Air Force Museum of Canada. (Submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
