Canadian MiG Flights
Canadian MiG Flights by Harold Skaarup is a detailed exploration of the experiences of Canadian Forces pilots who have flown Soviet-built combat aircraft. Published by iUniverse in May 2008, this 168-page book is presented in English and offers a unique perspective on aviation history. The narrative includes firsthand accounts from pilots who flew notable aircraft such as the MiG-29 and Sukhoi Su-27, providing insights into their experiences both in Canada and abroad.
Readers will find a collection of engaging “there I was” stories that highlight the pilots’ observations and technical descriptions of key fighter jets, including the MiG-15 and MiG-21. The book also features an Annex that lists aircraft brought to the West by defecting pilots since 1949, detailing the circumstances surrounding these events. This edition serves as a valuable resource for aviation enthusiasts interested in military history and the cultural significance of these aircraft in Canada.
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This book is a collection of “there I was” stories highlighting the experiences of Canadian Forces pilots who have had the opportunity of a lifetime to fly in the combat aircraft operated by former adversaries. Technical descriptions of key Soviet-built fighter jets such as the MiG-15, MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-25, MiG-29, Sukhoi Su-22 and Su-27 are included for general reference.
The Canadian Fighter pilots mentioned in the story have generously provided their observations and comments on their specific experiences of flight in aircraft such as the MiG-29 (NATO codenamed Fulcrum), Sukhoi Su-22 (codenamed Fitter) and Su-27 (codenamed Flanker), both in Canada and overseas. The stories as told first hand by the pilots who contributed them should provide interesting reading for aviation enthusiasts of all ages.
An Annex listing aircraft known to have been brought to the West by defecting pilots since 1949 is also included. The Annex briefly describes pilots and aircraft and the circumstances that brought the various defectors to the west, including the MiG-15 flown to South Korea by Lieutenant No Kum-Sok and the MiG-25 flown to Japan by Lieutenant Viktor Belenko. Brief details of Soviet-built aircraft later flown in NATO opposition force flight test programs are also included.
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