Russian plane, Russian camera

[Kenj8246]

Took this with my 'new' Kiev 4AM recently.

 

[reagan]

Thats also a Russian camera stuck just above the intake. Like to have one of those babys.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Sweet shot of the MIG.

 

[oftheherd]

Nice shot. How do you like your Kiev?

 

[Pherdinand]

you americans just love shooting MIGs, don't you

 

[reagan]

here's the MIG I shot a few years back, stuck in the back corner of a dark hanger in Illinois.

Maybe we should start a "Show off your MIG camera" thread.

 

[paulfish4570]

the mig 17 is one of my favorite fighters ever. so basic, so effective. such a clean look, designed by men, not computers ...

 

[paulfish4570]

that's a rear-looking periscope for the pilot, not a camera, so the pilot could check his 6 ...

 

[reagan]

that's a rear-looking periscope for the pilot, not a camera, so the pilot could check his 6 ...

hey Paul, I'm looking here:

Camera made by GOMZ, I think (now LOMO). ... maybe.

 

[paulfish4570]

oh ho! good on you ...

 

[Kenj8246]

Thanks, everyone. This MIG is on static display at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison TX. They have several Russian aircraft.

I think the Kiev is a keeper. Really enjoy the wide base of the rangefinder...makes focusing a pleasure.