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F-86E Sabre Model, USAF, 4th FW, Col. Mahurin - Corgi US35804
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Description
Corgi Aviation Archive Series Diecast Model
North American F-86E Sabre - 51-2747, Col. Walker "Bud" Mahurin, CO 4th FW, USAF, South Korea, 1952
1:72 scale. Length: 6". Wingspan: 6.25"
Limited Edition
During the Korean War, Colonel Walker "Bud" Mahurin added 3.5 victories to his WWII total of 21 flying F-86s with the 51st and 4th Fighter Wings. He used this Sabre as CO of the 4th FW.
The F-86 Sabre was a transonic jet fighter aircraft. First flown in 1947, the F-86 entered service with the U.S. Air Force in 1949. The Sabre is best known for its role in the Korean War where it was pitted against the Soviet built MiG-15 and obtained UN air superiority.
The Corgi Aviation Archive features a wide selection of high quality, ready-made, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft. Corgi models are built with diecast metal and some plastic components.
The models in the Corgi Aviation Archive series feature: realistic panel lines, a detailed cockpit with pilot figure, historically accurate aircraft markings and landing gear with rubber tires. They can be displayed with the landing gear down or 'in flight' on the included stand.
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