1/02/1989: Maiden Flight of the Tupolev Tu-204
The Tu-204 was designed to replace the Tu-154, but sadly, due to the break up of the Soviet Union, the type did not enjoy the success of its predecessor.
The Tu-204 was designed to replace the Tu-154, but sadly, due to the break up of the Soviet Union, the type did not enjoy the success of its predecessor.
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