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How America Really Bought 21 Russian-Built MiG-29 Fighter Planes
Summary and Key Points: In a strategic move at the end of the Cold War, the United States covertly purchased 21 MiG-29 warplanes from Moldova to prevent their sale to Iran. -This acquisition allowed American pilots to gain crucial insights into the …