| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | "601" |
| Military Code: | A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Canadair CL-13 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | Canadair CL-13B Sabre 6 |
| C/n (msn): | 1481 |
| Operator Titles: | South Africa - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 2 Sqn |
| Aircraft Name: | Sherdanor II |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | YsterplaatMap |
| Country: | South Africa |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: FAYP IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | South African Air Force Museum |
| Photo Date: | 23 March 2013 |
| Photo by: | Kjell O Granlund - Scanavphoto |
| Photo ID: | 385029 |
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The South African contribution to the Korean War was 2 Sqd SAAF which initially operated F-51 Mustangs from Pusan AB. From January 1953, the Mustang was replaced with F-86F Sabres which the squadron operated on loan from the USAF until October that year when they were returned to the Americans. The experience was so good that the SAAF procured the Canadair Sabre Mk 6 with the first delivered in 1956. They served with the SAAF until 1980. Canadair Sabre 6 372 is displayed at the SAAF Museum at AFB Ysterplaat as 601/A of 2 Sqd as it would have looked in Korea. This photo is copyright © Kjell O Granlund - Scanavphoto, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 August 2021, and has since been viewed 441 times. |