Sweeping Lines by bmac62
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I liked this image for a number of reasons, one of which is it is pictured here in an open doorway of Hangar B of the Tillamook Air Museum in Oregon. The others are hopefully more artistic:)
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...Unusual MiG-17 privately owned by Richard and Linda Melhoff of Newberg, Oregon. The Melhoffs completely restored this aircraft between November 1999 and November 2002 and report, "...the airframe is completely annodized inside and out. No corrosion!"
...the plane was originally built in Poland in 1961 and has some combat history. The Polish authorities would not say where it was deployed, but three years of log book entries (1965-1968) were removed.
...as an aside, the US Air Force encountered a large number of MiG-17s over North Vietnam during the late 1960s. MiG-17s flown by pilots of different nationalities acquitted themselves very well.
Bill
"Nesting"
Comments (29)
Faemike55
Wonderful capture, Bill Love the lines on this bird
beachzz
Love the light on the wing--beautiful foto!!
auntietk
What a cool-looking plane! Don't ever let anyone tell you you can't get a good shot of a plane with backlighting. This is outstanding!!
hipps13
I like it too warm hugs, Linda
jayfar
A great shot Bill.
cfulton
The light and POV is superb, Bill! Very definitive wing and fuselage, Clive
bazza
Very nice capture Bill this is a fabulous shot.. nice lines indeed!!
helanker
Great shot of a beautiful plane :)
awjay
super capture...love the angle
blinkings
Oh I love it!!!!!! Here is some extra info. The Mikoyan MiG-17
durleybeachbum
Fabulous!!
Sea_Dog
Outstanding shot, Bill. I like how you've taken the standard "look at this airplane" shot and turned it into a work of art using lighting and a spectacular POV. Almost feel like I'm flying wingman for this guy.
jendellas
Superb shot Bill!!!
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful perspective! Great capture, Bill!
bobrgallegos
Great POV!! Love the sweeping lines of the wing.
flavia49
superb POV and reflections!
neiwil
The 'Terror' of Mig Alley, for a short while! Great capture Bill, you really got something with the door behind, great reflection and contrast in the darker areas...very nice!
goodoleboy
Off-the-charts stellar POV, and stark dark and light contrast/silhouetting in this remarkable hangar shot, Bill.
RodS
Great shot, Bill! And what a beautiful resoration job on this MIG! Really, pretty good aircraft by all accounts...
CoreyBlack
Interesting shot! I love the opened door letting in the outside light, and particularly the gleam on the wing. As always, your historical information is fascinating and informative: I never knew that MiGs flew in Vietnam. And I had several relatives who served during the war. Of course they were in the Army and Marines. You learn something new every day. Wonderful work, Bill.
Blush
Great image Hugs Susan~
npauling
A lovely shining capture of this plane.
MagikUnicorn
Gorgeous POV on this shot chief ;-)
jocko500
love the lines
Rainastorm
I agree, vey nice image for lots of reasons Bill...well presented!
nikolais
the hangar,apron , gate... ready to go on a misson... excellent mood and light, Bill!
tennesseecowgirl
Great capture!
debbielove
Excellent shot ... Great lighting and a much under-rated aircraft! Often wondered who flew all those MiG's over Vietnam... Couldn't imagine the Vietcong having a huge airforce them selves... And...where did the money for the aircraft come from? Mmmmmmmm? Just like the Luftwaffe in Spain, the Polish and Russians did the same there I imagine... Great shot.. Rob
Buffalo1
Fine shadow and light view of this Mig 17! It had to have been in Vietnam.