+Dave 2,319 Posted November 4, 2008 They have already started rebuilding this. It used to have all its markings etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted November 4, 2008 What's with the fixed wing tanks? The engineers know the wings move, right? Is this one going to fly or is it just a static? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,319 Posted November 4, 2008 What's with the fixed wing tanks? The engineers know the wings move, right? Is this one going to fly or is it just a static? Static. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,319 Posted November 4, 2008 Ah found the pic I was looking for. It was not Polish but Russian. I took this months ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GASCAN39 7 Posted November 4, 2008 sweet, that museum rocks. Could spend a month's pay buying books in that fabulous gift shop Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Jimbib 732 Posted November 4, 2008 Dam, wish I could get to see the place Nice shots all the same mate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted November 5, 2008 What's with the fixed wing tanks? The engineers know the wings move, right? Is this one going to fly or is it just a static? Saywhat, Those fuel tanks were carried by MiG-23s are long range ferry tanks. Those fuel tanks are not meant to be used in combat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Viggen 614 Posted November 5, 2008 Nice shots Dave! Got any more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ST0RM 145 Posted November 5, 2008 That will look pretty cool when the restoration is complete. Nice shots Dave. Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted November 5, 2008 Right, the tanks were jettisoned before the wings were swept back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+ghostrider883 526 Posted November 6, 2008 Right, the tanks were jettisoned before the wings were swept back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GASCAN39 7 Posted November 6, 2008 Must be nice to be able to walk around that place. Last trip I made, the Mig-29 was not to be seen anywhere. (This was the reason we took the bus tour, (Only eight of us, it was Christmas Eve; The Air Force One displays were cool, but really wanted to see that Fulcrum) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,319 Posted November 6, 2008 Must be nice to be able to walk around that place. Last trip I made, the Mig-29 was not to be seen anywhere. (This was the reason we took the bus tour, (Only eight of us, it was Christmas Eve; The Air Force One displays were cool, but really wanted to see that Fulcrum) They put the Mig-29 up this year. The one outside of a research building they got is a Mig-29UB, so there are 2 at WPAFB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Viggen 614 Posted November 6, 2008 Dave, can you get pictures of those Fulcrums? Memorial Day Weekend of '07, my CAP Squadron made a trip to WPAFB. My true reason for going: Seeing that Fulcrum. Of course, it wasn't up yet, so I was pissed until I say the Cold War hanger. Is there a MiG-25 at Wright-Pat yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,319 Posted November 6, 2008 Dave, can you get pictures of those Fulcrums? Memorial Day Weekend of '07, my CAP Squadron made a trip to WPAFB. My true reason for going: Seeing that Fulcrum. Of course, it wasn't up yet, so I was pissed until I say the Cold War hanger. Is there a MiG-25 at Wright-Pat yet? No Mig-25's. I got a pic of the Mig-29A but not the UB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GASCAN39 7 Posted November 6, 2008 swweeeeettt. I have to get back up there to see that! They did a good job on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+whiteknight06604 934 Posted November 8, 2008 (edited) i was kinda inspired by this picture. while not perfect it was inspired by rather than a copy proper. It is made for the MLD but should work ok with most of the MF Mig-23s Edited November 8, 2008 by whiteknight06604 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,319 Posted November 8, 2008 Nice WK. I heading over to the museum now. Also will get pics of that 2 seat Mig-29 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+lindr2 19 Posted November 8, 2008 Saywhat,Those fuel tanks were carried by MiG-23s are long range ferry tanks. Those fuel tanks are not meant to be used in combat. Yes it's true, MiG-23 can use 3 PTB-800 in ferry variant. But in long range combat MIg-23 can use 3 PTB-800 on wings an centerline, pylons are dropable with FT. I read this in ORIGINAL MiG-23 Pilot manual. Afganistan markings for You... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites