Like thousands of other pilots around the world who have watched their flying adventures curtailed to one degree or another over the past few months, you might be thinking this is the time to step up to a sportier airplane, one with a bit of a kick to it, an airplane that might also be something people point to on the ramp when you taxi by. How about a jet warbird?
Last Airworthy MiG-17PF Is Up For Sale
Key Takeaways:
- Former US Navy officer and engineer Jon Blanchette is selling his meticulously restored MiG-17PF jet warbird, which he rebuilt over 15 years from a Polish scrapyard.
- This specific MiG-17PF is the only airworthy model of its type globally, known as an airshow star capable of performing full aerobatic routines.
- Historically, the MiG-17PF was a significant Soviet fighter, used against US aircraft in the Vietnam conflict due to its maneuverability and speed, and represented Blanchette's "biggest passion project."
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