Swidwin AB 14-4-2023

[Olief22raptor]

After 3 days at Malbork, we spent 4 hours on the train up to Swidwin in the hope of catching SU-22s. During the walk up we heard one launch followed by 3 more shortly after we arrived. Upon them coming back the runway changed and 3 jets launched over us, and 2 of them gave some awesome passes upon their recovery. On the way back, we got some quick shots of a MiG-17PF on display outside the train station.

SU-22M4 8101 40.ELT Polish Air Force @EPSN/Swidwin AB by Olie Myburgh, on Flickr

SU-22M4 3920 40.ELT Polish Air Force @EPSN/Swidwin AB by Olie Myburgh, on Flickr

SU-22M4 3304 40.ELT Polish Air Force @EPSN/Swidwin AB by Olie Myburgh, on Flickr

SU-22M4 8101/3304 40.ELT Polish Air Force @EPSN/Swidwin AB by Olie Myburgh, on Flickr

MiG-17PF 1976 Polish Air Force - Świdwin Town by Olie Myburgh, on Flickr

[david14]

Very nice, surely these haven't got long left before they leave service. thanks for posting

[Pippie123]

Very nice

[Mustang531]

Thanks once again for sharing this selection with us, nice to see these active Sukhoi's, some great shots there.

[Ridge Runner]

Wonderful! Proper aeroplanes

[Herky99]

Nice shots!

[B58Hustler]

Who wants to see blue Nevada skies and all that Red Flag nonsense!
Su22s and Mig29s Is where It's at.
'Industrial' build quality and smokey engines that evoke a bygone era.
Remember the Fitters at Colt back in the day, seeing the burner flame and about a second later hearing the thud. Simply sublime.
Thanks for sharing these.

[paddyboy]

Hi Olie

Superb shots of proper ‘frames

As said, watching those at Coltishall and hearing the ‘thud’ as the ‘burner kicked in was awesome

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[slogen51]

Super.

Both posts are very good, nice to see something a bit different

What is spotting like out there in view of Poland's involvement in supporting Ukraine and NATO ?

[Olief22raptor]

Very nice, surely these haven't got long left before they leave service. thanks for posting

Cheers, believe they’ll be phased out as the FA-50PL arrive

[Olief22raptor]

Hi Olie

Superb shots of proper ‘frames

As said, watching those at Coltishall and hearing the ‘thud’ as the ‘burner kicked in was awesome

Thanks for posting

Paddyboy

Who wants to see blue Nevada skies and all that Red Flag nonsense!
Su22s and Mig29s Is where It's at.
'Industrial' build quality and smokey engines that evoke a bygone era.
Remember the Fitters at Colt back in the day, seeing the burner flame and about a second later hearing the thud. Simply sublime.
Thanks for sharing these.

That Thud as the burners kicked in was certainly something i won’t forget!

[Olief22raptor]

Super.

Both posts are very good, nice to see something a bit different

What is spotting like out there in view of Poland's involvement in supporting Ukraine and NATO ?

Thanks! Was fine actually, Malbork is very used to spotters and we saw a few others while we were there, and at Swidwin we had no issues but were further back from the fence, scanners are also allowed much to my surprise!

[cliom]

Great Post again Mate. The pair together looks brilliant. Great Catch

[eagle driver]

Excellent set I have definitely got a soft spot for SU22s Thanks for posting.

[Ridge Runner]

Who wants to see blue Nevada skies and all that Red Flag nonsense!
Su22s and Mig29s Is where It's at.
'Industrial' build quality and smokey engines that evoke a bygone era.
Remember the Fitters at Colt back in the day, seeing the burner flame and about a second later hearing the thud. Simply sublime.
Thanks for sharing these.

Absolutely!!!!