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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA35801 F-86 Sabre Diecast Model USAF 51st FIW, 25th FIS, "MiG Mad Marine", John Glenn, South Korea, 1951 1:72 Scale     Length     Width North American F-86 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. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series The Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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. Optional 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 pilot and crew member figures. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels. Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products] North American F-86 Sabre Designed to meet a USAAF requirement for a day-fighter/escort fighter/dive-bomber, the F86 was first flown on October 1st, 1947. [See more North American F-86 Sabre products]