Mig-17 Fresco North Vietnam Air ForceMig 17 Fresco NVAF airplane model. This deadly Russian fighter earned the respect of U. S. pilots in the war torn skies over Vietnam. Flown by North Vietnamese pilots, the MiG 17 boasted excellent maneuverability and a heavy cannon armament. First introduced in l951, the MiG 17 has seen combat throughout the world and has been used by more than 40 countries. However, the MiG 17F's most visible role came during the Vietnam War. The MiG 17 proved the