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Published: 2007-12-17 20:58:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 1245; Favourites: 40; Downloads: 0
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MiG 17NATO designation: Fresco.
I don't know how they come up with those. I know the fighters start with an F: Fulcrum, Fresco, etc. prop bombers start with a B and are single syllable (Bear) and jets start with a B and have two syllables (Blackjack.)
But the MiG 15? Fagot? seriously?
Nellis AFB. 2007.
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No, I understand that, but it's still a strange name for a fighter plane.
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Indeed, but a great photo of a great plane.
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If you notice, the fighters are two syllables if they are jets as well... and all of them are... the MiG-15 isn't actually supposed to be a slur... [link] The slang version of the word is, but the actual definition is "a bunch of sticks" or "bundling pieces of iron"... As for where they come up with code names, I have no idea... Why'd they call the F-117 prototype "Have Blue"? I think they just have a long list and throw darts, haha...
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