Summary and Key Points: The MiG-17 Fresco, a Soviet-designed fighter jet, made its maiden flight in January 1950 and was introduced in October 1952, just missing out on combat in the Korean War.

as all five of their kills—one MiG-21 and four MiG-17 “Frescoes“—were scored as a single tandem (as opposed to the USAF warriors who spread out their kills amongst different partners).