The Egyptian Air Force received its first MiG-17s in 1956, deploying them against the Israeli invasion of the Sinai during the early stages of the Suez Crisis. The MiG-17 continued in use in the Yom Kippur War, fought from October 6 to 25, 1973 between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria.

Designed as an enhanced version of the MiG-15 jet fighter, the MiG-17 was first flown on January 13th, 1950.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
• Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
• Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
• Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
• Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.

Info: Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17F Fresco C - Egyptian Air Force, Egypt, 1973