During 1959 and 1960 PZL-Mielec built 129 MiG-17PF as Lim-5Ps, which were fitted with RP-1 radars, but by the late 1960s these were no longer combat capable as interceptor fighters. In 1971 some were converted to attack aircraft by installing additional weapon provisions and replacing the radar with a battery. These aircraft were designated Lim-6M and the reconnaisance version was the Lim-6MR. This example of the latter is pictured at this super museum.

[Nikon D300s + Nikkor AF-S 35mm/1,8]

This photograph shows a corner of the Polish Aviation Museum at Krakow with Mig-21s, Sukhoi-7s and Lim 6s visible. I have been an enthusiast long enough to remember when it was a dream to even see these types of aircraft, yet here I was walking around with dozens of them on display. A wonderful museum, wonderful.

Preserved as an outdoor exhibit at the Polish Aviation Museum