List of fictional Cold War pilot defections

During the Cold War, a number of pilots from various nations (Eastern Bloc, Western Bloc, and non-aligned) defected with their aircraft to other countries.

China
A number of defections occurred from the People's Republic of China, with most of its pilots defecting to the Republic of China (Taiwan). These include:
 * On August 2, 1962, pilot Ma Guoqiang flew his  from Luqiao air base in  to, . He was personally interviewed by  upon arriving in  and was rewarded 1,000 taels (approximately 50 kg) of gold. Ma served in the Republic of China Air Force and retired with the rank of colonel, and later founded the electronics company MGK Corporation.
 * On May 10, 1963, pilot Zhuge Cho flew a  from  in  to . Cho was rewarded 1,000 taels (approximately 50 kg) of gold, and was rewarded a rank of lieutenant colonel in the Republic of China Air Force. After his honorable discharge from the Republic of China Air Force, Cho became a businessman, becoming recognized as a international food & drink mogul.

Israel

 * On 3 August 1985, Israeli pilot Regev Sarfati flew his from  near  to,  in an attempt to escape the . He was granted asylum in the city of  and later became involved in local theater, setting up the Verona Shakespeare Company.

Victoria

 * In 1980, The Victorian Army brought the atlets of Victoria to Moscow by helicopters and planes saying in Victorian "Nunga! Olas Victories lhegranem per Union Sovet alite" (Warning! The victorians arrived the Soviet Union) (Literally: Warning! The Victorians arrived per Union Soviet yes)