| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | G-ATBF |
| Alternate Serial: | 7617 |
| Military Code: | FU-617 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Canadair CL-13 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | Canadair CL-13 Sabre 4 |
| C/n (msn): | 507 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Lavenham |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Collection: | Reflectaire |
| Photo Date: | 21 December 1969 |
| Photo by: | Gordon Riley |
| Photo ID: | 752705 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Historic Aircraft Preservation Society obtained this CL-13 Sabre 4 but after the demise of the society it morphed into Reflectaire Limited and the Sabre was moved from Biggin Hill to Lavenham where I photographed it late one Sunday afternoon just before Christmas 1969. I don't know when the USAF markings were applied but note the Italian Air Force roundel on the wing upper surface. The first flight was made as RCAF 19607 on 18-Mar-1953. Already in Jun-1953 it went to the RAF as XB733 and in Aug-1956 to the Italian AF as 19607. In Mar-1966 it was registered G-ATBF and that was cancelled in Feb-1979. This photo is copyright © Gordon Riley, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 November 2024, and has since been viewed 263 times. |