TU-26 Backfire Bomber

Name (as shown on packaging): TU-26 Backfire Bomber ("Bomber" is omitted on earlier packaging)
Color Scheme: gray
Left Wing: red star (top), red star (bottom)
Right Wing: CCCP (top), red star (bottom)
Nose: 43
Tail: red star
Date Stamp: 1988 (less paint variation) or 1989 (extra paint variation)
Variations: There is what appears to be an earlier variation that lacks both the blue paint behind the cockpit and the black paint on the horizontal stabilizers. The plastic color also appears different on the two versions but I am unsure as to whether or not this is original or an artifact of aging/yellowing.
NOTE: The Backfire Bomber was part of "Collector Series I". The extra paint variation was also available in the "ring squadron" style. The less paint variation was also available as a color changer.

Variation with black markings on horizontal stabilizers and blue paint behind cockpit

Comparison of two variations

Variation lacking paint on horizontal stabilizers and blue paint behind cockpit (packaging cardback image)

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