Aircraft Photo of 51-2747 / 12747 | Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32 | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #361878
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:"51-2747"
Alternate Registration:12747
Military Code:FU-747
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):CA27-54
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Honest John
Location
City / Airport:ToowoombaMap
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YTWB   IATA: TWB   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:28 December 2003
Photo by:Beau
Photo ID: 361878
Photo Comment

This North American F-86 Sabre lookalike is actualy a CA-27 Sabre. Based on the F-86 the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation built a total of 90 CA-27 Sabres for the Australian Air Force. Painted to depict F-86E 51-2747 which served in the Korean War. This aircraft used to carry serial A94-954 and flew as such for the RAAF until 1971.

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