History roared over Barksdale AFB as four MiG-17F Frescos took to the skies in a first-of-its-kind performance during the ...

Its “F” designation refers to the engine, a Klimov VK-1F. Equipped with the VK-1F, the MiG‑17 was the first Soviet fighter with an afterburner. After the collapse of the Soviet Union ...

While quite slow compared to jets like the MiG-17, the Skyraider’s ability to ... their enduring legacy as one of the last great piston-engine combat aircraft. These planes were iconic works ...