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Canadian MiG-21

Started by Jay Mitchell · 6 ≡ · ↻ 3 years ago

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Jay Mitchell said 4 years, 2 months ago:

I’ve seen pictures of Canadian operated MiG-21s from the early 1960s. I would like to build a model of one, but haven’t been able to locate any decal sheets for that type. If any one can offer suggestions to help me on this quest, I’d appreciate them.
Robert Royes said 4 years, 2 months ago:

This is the first I've heard of the Canadians operating Migs, It's common knowledge that the USAF had them. I remember seeing a photo of our planes [VF-31 F-4s] flying in formation with a Mig 21. Maybe you can adapt existing decals from existing Canadian decals. Good luck.
Jay Mitchell said 4 years, 2 months ago:

Perhaps F-104 or F-101 decals might work. The checkered tail markings would be the most difficult to replicate. I need to also find a nice MiG-21F kit, that seems to be the least common version modeled.

When I was at Luke AFB in the early 90s, I saw a MiG-17 or 19 parked on the ramp along side a white F-86. It was early in the morning and still dark so I couldn’t get a good look, the security police there took their job so seriously .
Robert Royes said 4 years, 2 months ago:

The photo we had was in the squadron ready room, they covered it up in port or when there was visitors about, this was back in 1976. If the F is an early version of the 21, both airfix and hasegawa I think did one in 1/72.
George Henderson said 3 years, 12 months ago:

From 9 years ago...http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/Stories/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/285/The-Breaking-Point--Canadian-MiGs-test-American-friendship--2011-APRIL-FOOLS-HOAX.aspx
James B Robinson said 3 years, 12 months ago:

George @blackadder57, That was quite the read! 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

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