MiGs RFD

[John Hill]

Very interesting pictures. Those are build in Poland Lim 5 under Mig licence, which are Mig 17 equivalent. Lim means License of Mig or Licencyjny mysliwiec - licence built fighter
There is Lim 5 - 1912 , serial number 1C 1912, manufactured in 1960. It was supplied to 40 PLM at Swidwin, Poland ( PLM - Fighter attack regiment) together with 1906 which is Lim 5R. The last Lim 5 was produced in Poland in 30.06.1960 , and it was Lim 5 1914, so 1912 it is almost the youngest Lim 5. Later 1906 was converted into reconnaissance version - it has camera mount under the fuselage (belly under fuselage). From 477 Lim 5 built only 36 were converted into Lim 5R version. R means reconnaissance.
Could You tell where those pictures were taken ? I am very curious about that because I work on web page about Lim 5 / Mig 17 history in Poland and I try to collect information about Lim5 / Mig17 which survived till today.
I saw on 1912 fuselage antena (just below canopy , and above guns) which I am not able to recognize - does it mean that this plane might have to fly in USA.
Regards
Tomek Sobczak
Janków Przygodzki, Poland

Very interesting information! I believe 1C 1912 will be going to the Ashburton Aviation Museum in New Zealand! We will restore it for display and I would be very grateful if you can direct me to any information regarding the paint scheme and insignia when the aircraft was first in service.

Thank you

John Hill
Ashburton NZ

[Frescopf]

Hello
I am very glad to hear such information ... New Zealand. It is long way from my country.
Feel free to write on my email: mig17pf@hotmail.com
I try to find some interesting information for You
Regards
Tomek Sobczak
Janków Przygodzki
Poland