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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.

In March 1952 Charles “Chick” Cleveland left the 31st Strategic Fighter Wing and deployed to Korea with the 334th FIS/4th FIW at Kimpo AB, South Korea. During his nine month tour flying an F-86E Cleveland is credited with 5 aerial victories as well as 1 probable and 4 damaged. Cleveland’s fifth victory wasn’t made official for almost 50 years because his wingman of the day was killed and couldn’t verify this. It was only when Russia admitted aircraft losses on that date that the fifth victory was officially credited.

North American F-86E Specifications Externally identical to F-86A Except For New “All-Flying Tail-Plane”

Crew - 1 Pilot Number Built - 369 Dimensions Length - length 37.54 ft Wingspan - 37.12 ft Height - 14.79 ft Weight Empty - 10,555 lb Takeoff Clean - 14,578 lb Takeoff w Drop Tanks - 16,346 lb Performance Powerplant - 1 x General Electric J47-GE-13 / Thrust 5,200 lb.st. Maximum Speed @ Sea Level - 679 mph Speed @ 35,000 ft - 601 Initial RoC - 7,250 ft/min Ground To 30,000 ft - 6.3 min Service Ceiling - 47,200 ft Combat Radius - 321 miles Ferry Range - 1,022 miles

Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series HA4314B F-86E Sabre FU-760, flown by Charles “Chick” Cleveland, 4th Fighter Wing, Korean War

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.