Unclassified

Soviet pilot defected to Japan in a MiG-25

Last observed 2026-10-23 · Confidence 99%

Canonical event record

What happened

On Sept. 6, 1976, Lt. Viktor Belenko flew a MiG-25 from Chuguyevka air base to Hakodate airport while defecting from the Soviet Union.

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Connected intelligence

No reviewed trend connection is available for this event.

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