Aircraft Photo of A94-954 | Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32 | Australia - Air Force | AirHistory.net #841071
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:A94-954
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):CA27-53
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Newcastle - WilliamtownMap
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Airport Codes:ICAO: YWLM   IATA: NTL   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:14 October 1969
Photo by:John Hopton (via Ian McDonell)
Photo ID: 841071
Photo Comment

Retired in June 1971. Fuselage used for heat radiation tests resulting it being declared a write-off. Passed through several civilian owners in Australia and New Zealand and at one time was displayed at Chino's Planes of Fame museum in fake USAF markings. At time of upload, it was being held in storage by the Australian War Museum. Post service, A94-954 was fitted with another rear fuselage. The original rear fuselage was fitted to A94-923. This aircraft went to a museum in Prague.

This photo is copyright © John Hopton, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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