Aircraft Photo of MM55-4868 / 54868 | North American F-86K Sabre | Italy - Air Force | AirHistory.net #174192
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:MM55-4868
Alternate Serial:54868
Military Code:51-62
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86K Sabre
Licence-built by:Fiat
C/n (msn):221-108
Operator Titles:Italy - Air Force
Unit Markings:51 Stormo
Location
City / Seaplane Base:Vigna di Valle - Seaplane (closed)Map
Country:Italy
Airport Codes:ICAO: LIRB   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Museo Storico dell'Aeronautica Militare
 
Photo Date:25 September 2019
Photo by:Erik Sleutelberg
Photo ID: 174192
Photo Comment

Fiat license-built 221 F-86K's, the AMI's first all-weather fighter. This is one was delivered to the Armée the l'Air and returned to Italy in January 1962. It served until late 1970, eventually marked as displayed. Was under restoration during 2004-2007.

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

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