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:
- Jon Blanchette, a former engineer and Navy officer, is selling his meticulously restored MiG-17PF fighter jet, which he rescued from a scrapyard and spent 15 years returning to airworthy condition.
- This particular MiG-17PF is the only airworthy example of its type globally, famed for its aerobatic capabilities and performances as an airshow star.
- Historically significant, the MiG-17PF was an upgraded Soviet fighter, capable of night operations, and proved a formidable opponent in conflicts like the Vietnam War due to its maneuverability and speed.
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