Description
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series Die-cast Model
Canadair Sabre Mk.6 (F-86-40) – JA-111, Eric Hartmann, JG 71 "Richthofen", Luftwaffe (German Air Force), Germany, 1960s
1:72 Scale. Length: 6.25". Wingspan: 6.2”
Limited production of approximately 600 models worldwide
In 1956 Eric Hartmann became part of the newly formed West German Luftwaffe and soon was appointed the first Geschwaderkommodore of Jagdgeschwader 71 "Richthofen". This new unit was an all-jet unit equipped with Canadair Sabre CL-13 Mk.6. Hartmann’s aircraft was built as JC+368 and later became JA+111. He had it painted the same black tulip scheme used by him on the Eastern Front during WWII. In 1959 Hartmann was promoted to the post of Kommandeur Jagdgeschwader 71 "Richthofen", Ahlhorn, West Germany. During WWII Hartmann flew 825 missions and scored 352 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 is a manufacturer of high quality, pre-assembled, diecast display models. Every model is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, using specifications of the original aircraft or vehicle. They are made with diecast metal and some plastic components.
This model of a Sabre Mk.6 features:
Opening canopy
Detailed cockpit with a removable pilot figure
Realistic panel lines and antennas
Historically accurate printed graphics
Removable external (under wing) fuel tanks
Optional extended landing gear
Display stand
Box with F-86 Sabre artwork
Category: Hobby Master 1:72 Military Aircraft
Not suitable for children under the age of 14 years
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