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

Summary and Key Points: The MiG-17 Fresco, a Soviet-designed fighter jet, made its maiden flight in January 1950 and was introduced in October 1952, just missing out on combat in the Korean War.

So when he became the owner of a MiG-17 that was destined for a scrapyard in Poland, he was going to finish its restoration, no matter what obstacles he ran into. And he ran into a bunch.

Vernon Airport recently. Airport officials said a MiG-17 stopped by to re-fuel on Wednesday, March 26, before continuing its route to Barksdale AFB, in Louisiana. A Mig-17 (Mikoyan-Gurevich), was ...