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Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA4309 Canadair Sabre Mk.6 23679/AX-679, No. 421 Sqn., RCAF 1958

Superb detailing in 1/72 scale. Pre-painted with pad applied markings. Fully assembled. Comes with crew figure Display stand included. Option to display model with wheels up or down. Minimum use of plastic.

The North American F-86 Sabre was manufactured from 1949 - 1956 and was America’s first swept-wing fighter. As well as being built in the U.S. variants were built in Canada and Australia bringing the total of all variants manufactured to 9,860 units. During the Korean War the Sabre arrived to take on the other swept-wing aircraft of the conflict, the MiG-15 Fagot. The Americans claim they shot down 792 MiGs while only losing 78 Sabres, a 10:1 victory ratio which is greatly disputed.

The RCAF 421 Squadron “Red Indian” was formed in April 1942 and equipped with the Spitfire Mk. Va’s. After WWII the squadron settled at RAF Station Odiham, England and flew Vampires and Meteors. During the 1950’s NATO considered the largest air threat in Central Europe were Soviet made MiG-15, 17, 19 and 21’s. In response in late September 1952 the 421 Squadron was equipped with the Canadair Sabre and stationed at Grostenquin, France with the 2 (F) Wing of the RCAF until August 1963. In June 1956 the 421 received the new Sabre Mk. 6.

Canadair Sabre Mk. 5 and Mk. 6 Specifications Dimensions Mk. 5 and Mk. 6 Length - 37 ft 6 in (11.43 m) Wingspan - 37 ft 1.5 in (13.32 m) Height - 14 ft 9 in (4.49 m)

Powerplant Mk. 5 - 1 x Orenda 10 turbojet 6,500 lb. thrust Mk. 6 - 1 x Orenda 14 turbojet 7,440 lb. thrust Weights Mk. 5 Empty - 10,662 lbs (4,836 kg) Maximum - 17,581 lbs (7,975 kg) Mk. 6 Empty - 10,638 lbs (4,825 kg) Maximum - 17,560 lbs (7,965 kg)

Performance Cruise Speed Mk. 5 and Mk. 6 - 552 mph (888 km/h) Maximum Speed Mk. 5 - 696 mph (1,120 km/h) Mk. 6 - 698 mph (1,123 km/h) Range Mk. 5 - 1,220 miles (1,933 km) Mk. 6 - 1,486 mile (2,391 km)

Ceiling Mk. 5 - 50,700 ft (15,453 m) Mk. 6 - 54,100 ft (16,490 m)