c/n unknown NATO codename:- Bat The Tu-2 was a high-speed daylight and frontline bomber, in production from 1941 to 1948. It was fast and manoeuvrable and could survive heavy damage, all of which made it popular with its crews. While several Tu-2s survive worldwide, all except four are ex-Chinese airframes and this is the only one extant in Russia. Previously a much lighter green, it has now been repainted to a more accurate looking shade and given a code number, although this probably has bares no relation to the actual identity of the airframe. On display in the new Hangar 6B which has been built behind the entrance building. At the time of our visit the hangar had not been officially opened to the public, but we were given special permission to access it from Hangar 6A. Central Air Force museum, Monino, Moscow Oblast, Russia.