Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA35801
North American F-86F Sabre Diecast Model
USAF 51st FIW, 25th FIS, "MiG Mad Marine", John Glenn, South Korea, 1951 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American F-86F Sabre | | 6.75" | | 6.25" |
F-86A Sabres from the 4th Fighter Group were rushed to Korea in November/December 1950 and immediately demonstrated their superiority over the MiG-15. Several 4th Group Sabres flew close air support and armed reconnaissance air-to-ground missions in January 1951. Ordnance consisted of two 5" HVARs in addition to the normal six .50 calibre machine guns. THese were experimental missions that confrimed the Sabre's air-to-ground shortcomings at that time. The 25th Fighter Interceptor Squadron included a number of exchange pilots, none of them more famous than John Glenn. Glenn scored three kills in the Sabre, justifying the aircraft's huge and gaudy nickname - these kills never appeared in the USAF's official records, however.
Designed to meet a USAAF requirement for a day-fighter/escort fighter/dive-bomber, the F-86 was first flown on October 1st, 1947. The Sabre's swept-wing "flying tail" configuration and a hydraulic flight-control system were some of its many firsts in technology and design that have now become standard for jet-powered aircraft. Armed with six 50 caliber machine guns, the F-86 saw extensive action in the Korean War, where it was often pitted against the MiG-15. The Sabre pilot had to be in visual contact and within gun range of the enemy in order to attempt a shoot-down, thereby making this aircraft the last true "dogfighter" in Air Force inventory. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Corgi's 1:72 scale F-86 Sabrejet series salutes this classic Cold War era jet. The large canopy slides open to reveal the detailed cockpit interior and pilot figure. The nose of the model is correctly rendered with machine gun ports surrounded by simulated heat shielding, and there are detailed turbofan blades inside the engine's intake. The model features an easily configurable speed brake at the rear that, when configured in the deployed position, locks in place revealing details inside the airframe and actuator arm. Each release includes fixed fuel tanks mounted to the model's solid metal swept wings.
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The Corgi "Aviation Archive" range presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored.
Corgi "Aviation Archive" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed, hand-painted pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as speed-brakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
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