Polish-American MiG-15 by bmac62
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Back to the Combat Air Museum (CAM) in Topeka, Kansas.
This colorful MiG-15 has a fascinating background.
Do ZOOM...big file for details.
All of us aviation fans know it well as the first operational Soviet jet fighter after WWII and the North Korean fighter that stood up to the USAF during the Korean War, 1950-1953. There were many epic air battles between MiG-15s and F-86s.
This Black Beauty was built in Poland in 1955. Shortly after "The Wall" came down in 1989, Poland offered its' MiG-15s for sale.
This MiG-15 was purchased by a flying lawyer in Lawrence, Kansas by the name of Steve Craig. He flew it to air shows throughout the 1990s and into the early 2000s. When the engine got to be "high time", he flew it to the CAM in Topeka, parked it and handed over the keys saying, Gents, it is all yours. What a great gift!!!
For anyone wanting all the specs, here's a link to this specific aircraft at the CAM.
Polish MiG-15
Thanks for stopping by this photo from our grand tour in June 2009!
Bill:)
Comments (41)
OrphanedSoul
WoW what a great cpture and story!
bimm3d
wonderful photo and perfect light!!!
THROBBE
Super collage of this classic aircraft. Nice job Bill!
lyron
Fantastic shots. Great work!!
drace68
Wonderful story to go with the pics, Bill. Keep 'em coming.
moonrancher
Wow! Excellent images and collage of a force to be reckoned with.
durleybeachbum
Fascinating tale, Bill! and a great set of pics!
tpx1
great capture and fascinating story!
cfulton
Super story and history to the craft. Cheers, Clive
skipper62
Great shots. Couple of your camera angles would have been good 20mm angles back in the Korean era. Cheers,
kenmo
Wow Bill...I'm enjoying your visit to this aviation museum...!!!!
artaddict2
impressive images once more Bill, I've been enjoying this series!
beachzz
What an incredibly generous gift--I'm not necessarily a big plane fan, but this series shows how and why so many people are. These have been preserved and taken care of and are simply beautiful!!
MrsLubner
Wonderful shots and information to go with them. Fascinating stuff.
Fred255
I zoomed!!! there is much to see.
MagikUnicorn
I like the story... Great Iron Bird
blinkings
Why isn't it zooming for me! That is OUTSTANDING Bill.
debbielove
Super collage and a great info page too! It was a nice looking aircraft wasn't it?? You have done well in such a tight Museum.... Rob.
Doriutz
Amazing series :)
gypsyflame
I love that 1st one, it's beautiful! I don't know much about planes and jets so thank you for explaining.
lior
So gorgeous!
jendellas
Great collage again. Interesting story too.
orig_buggy
the story is awesome!!
danob
Great shot of potted history Photography has a important role in this way
kansas
Great shots and an amazing story.
Buffalo1
Fine views of this classic Mig!
goodoleboy
Stellar clarity and assortment of POVs in this collage of the Russian designed jet, looking all spick and span, Bill! Actually, the MiG-15 gave the earlier F-86s all they could handle over the skies of Korea. It had a better rate of climb, a tighter turning circle, and a much better ceiling than the early three-cannon Sabre. The first Mig-15 versus F-86 Sabre dogfight took place on December 17, 1950.
flavia49
fantastic collage of a fabulous plane!!! Great story!
tennesseecowgirl
Fantastic work!!
dbrv6
Now that's a toy! Great story and collage to go with.