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Sweeping Lines

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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:) ................................................ ...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" thumb_2205143.jpg

Comments (29)


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Faemike55

11:59PM | Mon, 23 May 2011

Wonderful capture, Bill Love the lines on this bird

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beachzz

12:05AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

Love the light on the wing--beautiful foto!!

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auntietk

12:08AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

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!!

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hipps13

12:37AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

I like it too warm hugs, Linda

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jayfar

1:03AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

A great shot Bill.

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cfulton

1:19AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

The light and POV is superb, Bill! Very definitive wing and fuselage, Clive

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bazza

1:44AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

Very nice capture Bill this is a fabulous shot.. nice lines indeed!!

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helanker

2:15AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

Great shot of a beautiful plane :)

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awjay

2:24AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

super capture...love the angle

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blinkings

2:34AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

Oh I love it!!!!!! Here is some extra info. The Mikoyan MiG-17

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durleybeachbum

2:57AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

Fabulous!!

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Sea_Dog

9:37AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

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.

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jendellas

9:54AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

Superb shot Bill!!!

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MrsRatbag

10:52AM | Tue, 24 May 2011

What a beautiful perspective! Great capture, Bill!

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bobrgallegos

1:20PM | Tue, 24 May 2011

Great POV!! Love the sweeping lines of the wing.

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flavia49

4:02PM | Tue, 24 May 2011

superb POV and reflections!

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neiwil

4:28PM | Tue, 24 May 2011

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!

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goodoleboy

6:49PM | Tue, 24 May 2011

Off-the-charts stellar POV, and stark dark and light contrast/silhouetting in this remarkable hangar shot, Bill.

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RodS Online Now!

7:45PM | Tue, 24 May 2011

Great shot, Bill! And what a beautiful resoration job on this MIG! Really, pretty good aircraft by all accounts...

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CoreyBlack

8:23PM | Tue, 24 May 2011

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.

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Blush

8:34PM | Tue, 24 May 2011

Great image Hugs Susan~

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npauling

9:23PM | Tue, 24 May 2011

A lovely shining capture of this plane.

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MagikUnicorn

9:32PM | Tue, 24 May 2011

Gorgeous POV on this shot chief ;-)

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jocko500

12:51AM | Wed, 25 May 2011

love the lines

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Rainastorm

4:55PM | Wed, 25 May 2011

I agree, vey nice image for lots of reasons Bill...well presented!

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nikolais

9:20AM | Thu, 26 May 2011

the hangar,apron , gate... ready to go on a misson... excellent mood and light, Bill!

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tennesseecowgirl

6:08PM | Thu, 26 May 2011

Great capture!

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debbielove

10:26AM | Fri, 27 May 2011

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

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Buffalo1

12:07PM | Mon, 06 June 2011

Fine shadow and light view of this Mig 17! It had to have been in Vietnam.


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