[simpleman]

But if the Poles are crazy to do it, this is what I think they will do, to avoid being targeted by Russia as a participant.

Poles debadge their Migs. Put in Ukr badge. Fly them to the nearest airbase. Ukr pilot take over.

There is serious problem to this.

1. All 16 airbases are under Russ control & / or bombed. A makeshift airstrip somewhere near the Poland border nd to be constructed. Migs can land anywhere even on grass strip. But refueling, repairs, rearming?

2. The minute they enter Ukr airspace, Russ will strike them mid air or on land to make an example for all to see.

So these are no good options. Except, they make use of Poland airbase. But that means Poland entering the war against Russ.