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DBMK Developing Sabre Day Fighter Kit Series in 1/32 Scale

In addition to a newly announced series of Allison-powered Mustang models, DBMK has also announced the development of a Sabre Day Fighter series, also in 1/32 scale.

The Sabre day fighter family centered on the F-86A, F-86E, and F-86F, which were the gun-armed versions used in Korea and the best-known combat Sabres. The A was the first production model, the E added the all-flying tailplane for better handling, and the F refined the design further; Canadair, Orenda-powered Canadian, and CAC Australian versions extended the same basic day-fighter line with local improvements.

As of this writing additional details are non-existent, although the series will apparently include the F-86A. E, F, & Canadair Sabre Mk.4.

(DBMK via AeroScale)

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“Completely New, Lavishly Illustrated” F-86 Epic Drops Soon

Coming soon from author Duncan Curtis is Famous American Aircraft: F-86 Sabre, a thorough history of America’s first swept-wing jet fighter.

This is a completely new monograph detailing the entire F-86 series from gestation and development, through the many variants that were produced, to its retirement from duty. Its operational career is also given detailed analysis. The book makes use of many primary-sources including documents held by the US Air Force Historical Records Agency, US National Archives, Boeing archives and the UK Public Record Office. Much of this data has only been available in the public domain in recent years and so was not accessible when previous books on the F-86 were compiled.

Lavishly illustrated throughout, there are around 500 colour and black and white photos in the book, many previously unpublished. The thoroughly researched text and extensive photographic coverage will make this a close to definitive work on this seminal aircraft. This book will appeal to all who are interested in Cold War aviation history and also to those engaged in modelling the aircraft of this era.

The 384 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release scheduled for February 19.

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F-86F Project For Sale: “Very Complete Unrestored Condition”

Please Note: This is an archived post. The information presented here may not be current and the associated listing may no longer be active.

North American F-86F S/N 52-4689 (N8630) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Great opportunity to find a very stock and complete example of the best early American jet fighter Will make an outstanding static display or could be restored to flying condition, the aircraft has a current FAA registration but is not certified. It is capable of being certified in the Experimental-Exhibition… No Logs or Records other than USAF historical information.
Aircraft is a complete project with many parts that will require a complete restoration.

Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Pete Webber via Flickr)

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Skyblazers F-86F For Sale With Newly Reduced Price

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North American F-86F N86FR (S/N 31201) has been re-listed for sale with a newly reduced price.

The aircraft was manufactured in 1952 and delivered to FA Argentina as C-109 in 1960. It was recovered from Argentina and assembled in Coleman, TX in 1989, receiving its FAA airworthiness certificate the following year. It is now registered as N86FR and flown as USAF/SkyBlazers 31201 (FU-201).

The airframe reportedly has 4417.4 Hrs TTSNEW, while the GE J-47-GE-27 engine (5970 # Thrust) has 402 Hours SMOH. The machine includes an avionics package as well as two 120 gallon wing aux tanks, smoke system, strobe lights, vertical card compass, recent tires, excellent canopy glass and ELT. It is located at the Valiant Air Command Museum in Titusville, Florida and is now being offered for $250,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Valder137 / CC BY via Wikimedia Commons)

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Offers Being Accepted for “US Registered, FAA Certified” F-86E Sabre

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Offers are now being accepted for a “US registered and FAA certified” Canadair F-86E MK6. The listing states (in part):

A crack in one turbine blade was discovered during 400HR inspection. The turbine wheel can be repaired or the are 3 spare RR Orinda engines that can be purchased with the airplane. We are looking for offers on the airplane. The airplane was operated by Flight Test Systems. It has been stored in Carson City, NV for approximately 10 years.

Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Public Domain / Robert Sullivan via Flickr)

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F-86F “Static Display or Parts” Airframe Offered For Sale

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F-86F Sabre S/N 52-5303 is available for sale.

The listing states that the machine is in “poor condition” and is a static display or parts plane with no engine. It is currently being offered for $55,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Drawing: Nelson Teixeira / Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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North American F-86F Offered For Sale With Reduced Price

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North American F-86F N86FR has been re-listed for sale with a reduced price.

The machine was manufactured in 1952 and delivered to FA Argentina as C-109 in 1960. It was recovered from Argentina and assembled in Coleman, TX in 1989, receiving its FAA airworthiness certificate the following year. It is now registered as N86FR and flown as USAF/SkyBlazers 31201 (FU-201).

The airframe reportedly has 4417.4 Hrs TTSNEW, while the GE J-47-GE-27 engine (5970 # Thrust) has 402 Hours SMOH. The machine includes an avionics package as well as two 120 gallon wing aux tanks, smoke system, strobe lights, vertical card compass, recent tires, excellent canopy glass and ELT. It is located at the Valiant Air Command Museum in Titusville, Florida and is currently being offered for $275,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: U.S. Navy Photo by Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain / Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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Parts/Static Display F-86F Airframe Offered For Sale

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North American F-86F S/N 52-5303 is available for sale.

The listing states that the machine is in poor condition and therefore for parts or static display. It also lacks an engine. It is located in Troutville, Virginia and is currently being offered for $55,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Image: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)

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F-86F N8630 Offered For Sale

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F-86F S/N 52-4689 (N8630), based at the Vintage Flying Museum in Ft. Worth, Texas, is currently available for sale. The listing states:

F-86F-30-NA S/N 52-4689 N8630 and nearly 1600 line items of equaling about 9000 items. The spares include 3 GE J-47 engine cores in cans, combustion burner cans, brakes, flight controls, drop tanks/pylons, a set of wings, actuators, valves, and much more. This F-86F has the desirable and larger “6-3” wing. It last served in the Bolivian Air Force. The aircraft has been stored in the museum’s hangars since it arrived in 1994. It is a VERY stock aircraft. There are no logbooks for the aircraft or engines and the aircraft does not have an airworthiness certificate.

The machine is currently available for $140,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Pete Webber via Flickr)

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North American F-86F Project Offered For Sale

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An F-86F Project (S/N 52-4689 / N8630) has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

F-86F-30-NA S/N 52-4689 N8630 and nearly 1600 line items of equaling about 9000 items. The spares include 3 GE J-47 engine cores in cans, combustion burner cans, brakes, flight controls, drop tanks/pylons, a set of wings, actuators, valves, and much more. This F-86F has the desirable and larger “6-3” wing. It last served in the Bolivian Air Force. The aircraft has been stored in the museum’s hangars since it arrived in 1994. It is a VERY stock aircraft. There are no logbooks for the aircraft or engines and the aircraft does not have an airworthiness certificate.

The machine is located in Ft. Worth, Texas and is currently being offered for $140,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Image: Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons)