I-16 flies again in Spain

[LukeFF]

https://vintageaviationnews.com/warbirds-news/rare-polikarpov-i-16-flies-again-in-spain.html

[Wilhelm_Heidkamp]

[jeanba]

Cross topic with Keralia map:

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The FIO’s example is based upon the remains of an example found in 1992 near Lake Kokkojarvi in Karelia, a region of northern Russia bordering Finland. Manufactured in 1937, it belonged to 122 Squadron of the Soviet Northern Fleet.

 

[LLv34_Flanker]

S!

 

There is propably the only surviving 2-seater I-16 UTI in museum here in Finland. Not flyable though. Only one flying warbird here, Gloster Gauntlet.

[kestrel79]

Awesome! Hope it can fly over to EAA this Summer. Always one of my favorite Russian fighters, reminds me of a Geebee.

[GasTeddy]

Every WW 2 warbird restored deserves medal of honor. And PA_Willy has stolen my hat.

Edited February 6, 2024 by GasTeddy

[Lusekofte]

I read about this several years ago in flypast.  I was not aware it stoped flying. Great to see it in the skies.