GunnySonics 127 Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) I watched this on the Military Channel last week, fantastic stuff, some great CGI along with some real footage, Isreali pilots have to be the best in the world for experience, skill, nerves and ability!!! http://www.youtube.c...feature=related Edited January 16, 2011 by GunnySonics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted January 17, 2011 I have the entire series on my Hard drive.. great stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Heberth 159 Posted January 17, 2011 Isreali pilots have to be the best in the world for experience, skill, nerves and ability!!! [2] I AGREE MAN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted January 17, 2011 Isreali pilots have to be the best in the world for experience, skill, nerves and ability!!! [2] don't forget we are surrounded by enemies in every direction (at least we were, today it's a bit different) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunnySonics 127 Posted January 17, 2011 I especially liked the story of the Iraqi Pilot "Munir Radfa" and how he defected to Isreal in 1966 with his MIG 21, it was great see Isreali decals on the MIG 21 and see how they used it to test and train IAF pilots, (theres nothing better than having your enemys tools to gain the upper hand). Rumour tells that the Americans and the British were hot on the trail to get over to Isreal to inspect the MIG21 for Western intelligence, I imagine this was quite a blow to the Warsaw Pact confidence. The test pilot who had the task of flying the MIG 21 was quoted as saying he thought the aircraft was very reliable and required no maintenence after flying sorties, almost the only thing needed to maintain this plane was aviation fuel. further reading for anyone interested in this story:- http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article1875667.ece http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/about/History/60s/1966/160801.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted January 17, 2011 I watched this on the Military Channel last week, fantastic stuff, some great CGI along with some real footage, Isreali pilots have to be the best in the world for experience, skill, nerves and ability!!! Really love this series - its taken a while to get this way on DVD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted January 17, 2011 I especially liked the story of the Iraqi Pilot "Munir Radfa" and how he defected to Isreal in 1966 with his MIG 21, it was great see Isreali decals on the MIG 21 and see how they used it to test and train IAF pilots, (theres nothing better than having your enemys tools to gain the upper hand). Rumour tells that the Americans and the British were hot on the trail to get over to Isreal to inspect the MIG21 for Western intelligence, I imagine this was quite a blow to the Warsaw Pact confidence. The test pilot who had the task of flying the MIG 21 was quoted as saying he thought the aircraft was very reliable and required no maintenence after flying sorties, almost the only thing needed to maintain this plane was aviation fuel. Do you know which version this was? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunnySonics 127 Posted January 17, 2011 Do you know which version this was? my source states is was the MIG21F :- http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/about/History/60s/1966/160801.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted January 17, 2011 don't forget we are surrounded by enemies in every direction (at least we were, today it's a bit different) C'mon, when has the Mediterranean Sea EVER vowed your destruction??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,884 Posted January 17, 2011 my source states is was the MIG21F :- http://dover.idf.il/IDF/English/about/History/60s/1966/160801.htm I dont see it on there - guess we can assume thats all IrAF had at the time though - need to check. C'mon, when has the Mediterranean Sea EVER vowed your destruction??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GunnySonics 127 Posted January 17, 2011 my mistake, sorry:- http://mm.iit.uni-miskolc.hu/Data/Winx/stories/steal21.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Cold_War_pilot_defections I have read so many articles on this defection just to make sure it was a genuine story, i got my sources mixed up There is also a film about the defection:- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096169/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted January 17, 2011 C'mon, when has the Mediterranean Sea EVER vowed your destruction??? :rofl: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
