Why is the MiG-23 Cockpit Turquoise? #mig #mig23 #aviation #avgeek #didyouknow @Wings

Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Join Wings' Experiential Learning Manager Phil Steffes as he discusses the unique MiG-23 cockpit color and its alleged purposes.

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