Description
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Die-cast Model
North American F-86F Sabre - Major James Jabara, 334th FIS, 4th FIW, USAF, Kimpo Air Base, South Korea, July 1953 (Korean War)
1:72 Scale. Length: 6". Wingspan: 6”
James “Jabby” Jabara was credited with 1.5 victories while flying a P-51 Mustang during World War II. But, it was during the Korean War flying the F-86 Sabre that he excelled. On December 13, 1950, Jabara arrived in South Korea with the 334th FIS / 4th FIW and by April 22, 1951 he had 4 MiG-15 victories. On July 15, 1953 Jabara downed his 15th MiG-15 and became a triple ace after two tours of duty and 163 missions. He was the second highest scoring U.S. Korean War pilot after Captain Joseph McConnell, who had 16 MiG-15 aerial victories.
The F-86 Sabre was a transonic jet fighter aircraft. First flown in 1947, the F-86 entered service with the US 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. In addition to its use in Korea, the F-86 Sabre also served in various stateside and overseas roles throughout the early part of the Cold War. It was by far the most-produced Western jet fighter with a total production, of all variants, of 9,860.
Hobby Master offers a wide selection of quality, pre-assembled, diecast model airplanes. Each model is crafted to a high level of accuracy using specifications of the original aircraft. They are constructed with precision-made diecast metal and some plastic components.
This model of an F-86 Sabre features:
Opening canopy
Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
Realistic panel lines
Historically accurate printed markings
Detachable weapons and/or external fuel tanks
Optional extended landing gear
Display stand
Box with F-86 Sabre artwork
Category: Hobby Master 1:72 Military Aircraft
This item is not suitable for children under the age of 14
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