Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series AA35805
North American F-86 Sabre Diecast Model
RAF No.93 Sqn, Jever, Germany, 1954 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| North American F-86 Sabre | | 6.75" | | 6.25" |
XB812 was one of the Sabres passed on to the Italian Air Force, with whom it served as MM19666, until it became part of an exchange deal for a Spitfire that The Fighter Collection at Duxford arranged with the RAF Museum. TFC had located this original RAF Sabre in Italy and brought it back to Duxford in 1993, where it was fully restored to its original RAF colors and markings as XB812 coded "U" of No. 93 Squadron, based at Jever, Germany during 1954-55. It is currently on display in the RAF Museum at Hendon, London.
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 hydraulic flight-control system were two of the many technological firsts in the Sabre's design that have now become standard for jet-powered aircraft. Armed with a “six-pack" of 50 caliber machine guns, the F-86 saw extensive action in the Korean War, where it often faced the cannon-armed MiG-15. In order to make a kill, the Sabre's pilot needed to have visual contact with the enemy—it was the last US Air Force aircraft with this quality, making it the last true dogfighter. © Copyright 2003-2010 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 "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.
Corgi "Legends" 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.
- Permanently extended landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
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