Straight out of hangars Marina has taken photos of Russian MIG-31, lot of them produced way before being disassembled into smallest parts and then assembled back with totally renewed look and feel. One example – the transparent cabin covers were made from Plexiglas and since it becomes darker with time it needs to be replaced. But this material has not been used for over twenty years so they make new cabin covers  with triplex glass. Many more similar updates are being made to these planes. Let’s see the photos:
Then, after all repair and service jobs are done planes go back to the air force to continue their service as totally refurbished and renewed machines.
Love the statue of Lenin on the factory floor!
And the old artwork too, with the Soviet superhero.
Quite interesting how the plane can be broken down so it can be completely refurbished. That’s good design.
Nice to see that statue of Lenin stood next to a Christmas tree 🙂
Flying locomotive:) And the worlds fastest one. Awesome bird.
That Futurism style artwork is beautiful. I keep thinking of the Youtube video “The Orb – Beautiful Day”.
Aircraft parts wear out quickly, especially engines and landing gear. So they have to be replaceable. Avionics equipment get updated too.