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 ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: The MiG-17 was surprisingly nimble — especially in Vietnam, where despite being decades older, slower, and outgunned, it managed to shoot many Americans out of ...

The MiG pilots had completely misjudged the Skyraiders, possibly assuming their speed advantage would ensure early victory—only to be outfought in close combat, where the A-1H Skyraider excelled.

The first officially listed American aerial victory during the Vietnam War was achieved by a U.S. Navy F-4B Phantom that destroyed a Chinese MiG-17 on Apr. 9, 1965.

In tribute to those veterans, we give an '80s salute with Stan Ridgway and Camouflage. Camouflage is a great story song that takes place in '60s Vietnam.

The second victory of the propeller-driven Skyraider against a North Vietnamese MiG-17 jet fighter, took place on Oct. 9, 1966 and involved four A-1Hs launched from the deck of the USS Intrepid ...

Check out what's planned for the inaugural Visit Atlantic City Soar and Shore Festival, which is set for July 15-16.

The Duluth Airshow announced Friday that it has added a new attraction to its 2019 show. The show will now feature a MiG-17 Vietnam era aircraft. The MiG-17 will share the skies with the United ...