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The Polikarpov I-16 was a Soviet fighter aircraft of revolutionary design; it was the world’s first all- metal cantilever-winged monoplane fighter with retractable landing gear. I-16 was introduced in the mid 1930s and formed the backbone of the Soviet Air force at the beginning of WW II. I-16 had a surprisingly long career from its [...]
One of the most visited air show in the UK. The show, presented in conjunction with the Duxford-based Fighter Collection, is a great event for both aviation fans and the general public alike, bringing together an incomparable collection of classic and historic aircraft, veterans, pilots and visitors from around the world to sample the [...]
Isyak is the nick which Soviet pilot give to the one of the most famous airplane before the WW2- the well know Polikarpov I-16 fighter. This fighter has its glory to be first world fighter of the modern concept- low wing, retractable landing gear, enclosed cockpit. Isyak mean little donkey and this is related to [...]