| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 48-260 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8260 |
| Military Code: | FU-260 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 151-43629 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 336 FS / 4 FW |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Washington - Dulles InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Virginia, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KIAD IATA: IAD Local: IAD Other: - |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) - Udvar-Hazy Center |
| Photo Date: | 5 June 2016 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 705418 |
| Photo Comment |
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On display at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. This Sabre was shipped to Japan in 1950 and flown to Korea . This Sabre was shipped to Japan in 1950 and flown to Korea as part of Far East Air Force (FEAF) to counter the MiG-15 threat.. It is painted in the markings of 336th FIS "Rocketeers" commanded by Lt. Col. Bruce H. Hinton, the first F-86 pilot to shoot down a MiG-15 on 17 Dec 1950. The unit along with the 334th and 335th FIS formed part of the 4th FIG which was the cream of the crop with WW2 aces. The group was to enjoy the lion's share of victories over MiG Alley, ending the brief air superiority of the MiG-15. This aircraft went to the museum in 2005. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 July 2024, and has since been viewed 228 times. |