Buried Iraqi MIG recovered

TexAV8R · 01-24-2008, 12:49 PM

Buried Iraqi MIG recovered (probably an old story but interesting pics..)

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LOT 737-300 · 01-24-2008, 12:56 PM

You can find the most unusual things in the most unusual places sometimes. Wonder if it is in operatable condition (right after it gets the sand washed off and have one or two things patched up quickly.)

C-Rex · 01-24-2008, 12:57 PM

I have seen these photos back in 2003.

But yeah interesting, just buried in the sand. Not the best idea to hide them at, but were there other options ?

Edited:
After digging the photos from some websites, they were infact covered by plastic. Edited my comment.

LOT 737-300 · 01-24-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C-Rex

I have seen these photos back in 2003.

But yeah interesting, they're not much protected from the sand, just buried in the sand. Not the best idea to hide them at, but were there other options ?

2003, eh? Hmm, wonder what this plane is doing now? I guess its parked somewhere at a USAF base, away from rouge states that would be interested in buying them (as was the case of the Macedonian MiG-29Ss in the late 90s.)

TexAV8R · 01-24-2008, 01:02 PM

The Iraqi Air Force also flew several of their aircraft to Iran and now Iran is happily flying them! I believe there were several fighter jets as well as some refueling tankers.

C-Rex · 01-24-2008, 01:06 PM

What the.. What do we have here... ?

What did you guys find ??? What is that ??

Here's the full segment photos.

C-Rex · 01-24-2008, 01:10 PM

The canopy looks punctured, go get the vacuum, we need to get down in them cracks, sergeant !

01-24-2008, 12:49 PM	#1
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01-24-2008, 12:56 PM	#2
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01-24-2008, 12:57 PM	#3
C-Rex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,275	Re: Buried Iraqi MIG recovered I have seen these photos back in 2003. But yeah interesting, just buried in the sand. Not the best idea to hide them at, but were there other options ? Edited: After digging the photos from some websites, they were infact covered by plastic. Edited my comment. Last edited by C-Rex; 01-24-2008 at 01:09 PM.

01-24-2008, 01:02 PM	#5
TexAV8R Senior Collector Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 287	Re: Buried Iraqi MIG recovered The Iraqi Air Force also flew several of their aircraft to Iran and now Iran is happily flying them! I believe there were several fighter jets as well as some refueling tankers. __________________ Stay on the bomb run, boys! I'm gonna get them doors open if it harelips ever'body on Bear Creek!(Major T.J "King Kong" from the movie Dr. Strangelove)

01-24-2008, 01:06 PM	#6
C-Rex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,275	Re: Buried Iraqi MIG recovered What the.. What do we have here... ? What did you guys find ??? What is that ?? Here's the full segment photos.

01-24-2008, 01:10 PM	#7
C-Rex Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,275	Re: Buried Iraqi MIG recovered The canopy looks punctured, go get the vacuum, we need to get down in them cracks, sergeant !

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