Originally Posted by
Flying Binghi
Be mindful that not long before the Mig 9 flew that Patton had been pushing for continuing eastward into Russia. I’m sure the Russian higher command had knowledge of Pattons thoughts. The push to have an anti-bomber aircraft for the Allies to consider were likely the reason for just getting the Mig 9 up there - worry about it working later.
The Mig 9 is certainly a nice aircraft to look at. The wing outline reminds me of something? I reckon it would make a lovely little scaled down kit built..
(Could it be that the Mig 9’s similar - if anything can be!- to the Saab 29 Tunnen ? The Mig wing isn’t swept but , though I’m probably alone , it put me in mind of the Saab. An ungainly looking aircraft which apparently did way better than it looked as though it would. I have always liked it )
Sorry all for drift...