| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | A94-901 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-26/27 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk31 |
| C/n (msn): | CA27-1 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | ShellharbourMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSHL IATA: WOL Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 26 February 2011 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 32982 |
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Built as a Mk 30, this was the first production Avon-Sabre for the RAAF, delivered to 1 AD on 19 August 1954. Allocated to ARDU for test-flying, then squadron service with various units including 76 Squadron's Black Panthers aerobatic team. Converted to Mk 31 status with '6-3' fixed leading edge wing. Retired in December 1966 & scheduled to be converted to components, but rescued and displayed at the Mildura Warbirds Museum for many years. Donated to Bankstown Aviation Museum 1999 & passed on to HARS 2006 This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 January 2018, and has since been viewed 695 times. |