VMFA117_Poko Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 (edited) Polish MiG-29s from 41.ELT (Malbork) in action. Edited December 20, 2009 by Poko24 4
John Cool Posted December 26, 2009 Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) A few photos from good old days... The MiG-23MF fighter-interceptors from 28. Fighter Aviation Regiment at Słupsk-Rędzikowo AFB (28. Pułk Lotnictwa Myśliwskiego „Słupsk”) :) During late 70's Polish Air Force obtained 36 MiG-23MF single seaters * 6 MiG-23UB trainers. New planes were assigned to the 28th Fighter Aviation Regiment under the direct command of the Air Force. During almost 20 years of successful service at least 4 planes were lost in accidents and two pilots died. Ater the collapse of the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact the 28th Regiment still was considered as the most elite and professional fighter unit of the Polish Air Force and even the introduction of the much modern MiG-29's fighters didn't change things at all. During the early 90's, long before joining to NATO Military Pact, Polish MiG-23MF fighters were participating in many joint exercises with air forces from others NATO countries: „Cooperative Jaguar ‘95” (operating from Karup AFB in Dennmark, flyin' against F-16A/B) and „Amber Express 96”. One year later few MiG-23MF's performed in „Orli Szpon 1997” exercises, together with USAF F-15C/D pilots from 48FW/493FS. The main logo of the 1st Squadron from 28. Fighter Aviation Regiment: The main logo of the 2nd Squadron: The logo of the 3rd Flight from the 2nd FS: 4th Flight from the 2nd FS: And few more photos... Parked MiG-23MF interceptors at night... Antenna of the Izd. 323 (Saphir-23) radar during oridinary maintenance works: MiG-23MF board no. 120 parked on the airfield: Farewell to MiG-23MF! Technician from the ground staff is leaving his signature on the side of the left air intake before the last flight on 02.09.1999. 31th of December, 2000, 28th. Fighter Aviation Regiment was officially disbanded and the remaining MiG-23MF fighters were phased out from service. Edited December 26, 2009 by John Cool 3 МАССАНДРА: "Микоян Артём Славный Сын Армянского Народа Дарит Радость Авиаторам".
Pilotasso Posted December 26, 2009 Posted December 26, 2009 Mig-23's had such short lives. Mig-21's still soldier on on many countries. .
Vekkinho Posted December 26, 2009 Posted December 26, 2009 Nice post John Cool! Thank you! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Griffin Posted December 26, 2009 Posted December 26, 2009 Got to love Polish AF. It's sort of like Russian AF but the birds are in better shape and with a few Vipers. Looks very professional. 1
Kusch Posted January 17, 2010 Posted January 17, 2010 Polish MiG-29 slow flight (afterburner on end), enjoy :) Give me "flying telephone pole" (SA-2)!
topol-m Posted January 17, 2010 Posted January 17, 2010 Amazing video! What a gorgeous aircraft. :pilotfly: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
sniffer Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Sunny days this year in MiG-29 nest ;) Photos by W.Kowalski. More... 2 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
topol-m Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Definitely the most beautiful aircraft in Polish AF so far. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Vekkinho Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 Great pics Sniff, as always ;) Tell me how many Fulcrums remain in use with PoAF? I know they're to retire in 2030... 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
sniffer Posted February 4, 2010 Posted February 4, 2010 It's hard to describe Vex (to be accurate). But my fast calculations says if we have about 44 airframes (8 two-seaters) and few of them are exhibitions now (schools, museum, etc.) so I think there are nearly 40 active planes and flyble about 33-35 of them :) 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
John Cool Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Let's travel once again through time to the past :) Another bunch of photos of MiG-23MF fighter-interceptors from 28. Fighter Aviation Regiment at Słupsk-Rędzikowo AFB (28. "Słupski" Pułk Lonictwa Myśliwskiego). All photos posted below comes from Piotr Butowski archive: http://www.aviateam.pl/?p=1369 1 МАССАНДРА: "Микоян Артём Славный Сын Армянского Народа Дарит Радость Авиаторам".
Boberro Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Nice photos, I would fly this bird willingly. Reminder: Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY! :D | Also to be remembered: FRENCH TANKS HAVE ONE GEAR FORWARD AND FIVE BACKWARD :D ಠ_ಠ ツ
zakobi Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 I remember something about the Mig-23 having a much greater acceleration compared to western aircraft at it's time.
sniffer Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Refueling training by our Vipers... 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
sniffer Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 Squadron Exchange 2010 Last week our Vipers flown to MiG's nest for some joint excersises. Few good shots: © kamil paradowski www.jubell.net More: EPMB - Squadron Exchange 2010 And my favourite from other collection: Smoker one on the break: 2 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
GGTharos Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 Those falcons look like they might have slightly cleaner lungs :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
mvsgas Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 I love the way those F-16 look To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Boberro Posted March 9, 2010 Posted March 9, 2010 I hate it, old good design has gone ;] Reminder: Fighter pilots make movies. Bomber pilots make... HISTORY! :D | Also to be remembered: FRENCH TANKS HAVE ONE GEAR FORWARD AND FIVE BACKWARD :D ಠ_ಠ ツ
sniffer Posted March 10, 2010 Posted March 10, 2010 Those falcons look like they might have slightly cleaner lungs :D Yea... they are quite 'fresh' ;) Sometimes after 'gunzo' looks like that: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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