Aircraft Photo of 52-4629 | Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32 | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #170155
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:"52-4629"
Military Code:FU-629
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:Commonwealth CA-26/27 Sabre
Aircraft Version:Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32
C/n (msn):CA27-72
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Palm Springs - InternationalMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KPSP   IATA: PSP   Local: PSP   Other: -
Collection:Palm Springs Air Museum
 
Photo Date:18 March 2016
Photo by:John Olafson
Photo ID: 170155
Photo Comment

Painted to replicate a Sabre flown by Lt Ken Miles, but actual identity is ex Indonesia AF F-8612 and RAAF A94-972. During restoration it was fitted with the rear fuselage of F-8607/A94-957. On loan to the Palm Springs Air Museum from Kermit Weeks since 2015.

This photo is copyright © John Olafson, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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