Back in the 1970s, India was offered a full squadron of (original/vanilla) Tu-22s, too.

Indeed, the Soviets applied Indian Air Force markings on these, attempting to 'make them more attractive' for the Indians.

Back in the 1970s, India was offered a full squadron of (original/vanilla) Tu-22s, too.

Indeed, the Soviets applied Indian Air Force markings on these, attempting to 'make them more attractive' for the Indians.

Much to their dissapointment: the Indians were disgusted by this show and left early...