Palm Springs in Riverside County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig 15
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 14, 2022
1. Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig 15 Marker
The Mig-15 was one of the first successful jet fighters to incorporate swept wings to achieve high transonic speeds. In combat over Korea, it outclassed straight-winged jet day fighters, which were largely relegated to ground attack roles. The Mig-15 was quickly countered by the similar American swept wing North American F-86 Sabre. The Mig-15 is often mentioned, along with the F-86 Sabre as the best fighter aircraft of the Korean War.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Korean.
Location. 33° 49.918′ N, 116° 30.257′ W. Marker is in Palm Springs, California, in Riverside County. It can be reached from Gene Autry Trail (California Route 111) south of Vista Chino, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Palm Springs CA 92262, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, in the Coachella Valley, and in the Peninsular Ranges. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: M725 Ambulance (a few steps from this marker); Tonopah Test Range Sign (within shouting distance of this marker); Palm Springs Air Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); General Dynamic F-16 Fighting Falcon (within shouting distance of this marker); Grumman A-6E Intruder (within shouting distance of this marker); Distinguished Flying Cross Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tuskegee Airmen (about 300 feet away); Anti-Aircraft Searchlight (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palm Springs.
More about this marker. The marker is on the grounds of the Palm Springs Air Museum.
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 14, 2022
2. Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig 15 Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 14, 2022
3. Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig 15 Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 14, 2022
4. Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig 15
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 9, 2025. 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
