75th Anniversary of the Sabre!

[morfiend]

Dad's first squadron.

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Nice!

Upon some research it appears the Canadian f86 did have 20mm on the last series,although they were exported for others to use. The Aussie’s went a step further and armed theirs with 2x 30mm cannon.

[MiloMorai]

Nice!

Upon some research it appears the Canadian f86 did have 20mm on the last series,although they were exported for others to use. The Aussie’s went a step further and armed theirs with 2x 30mm cannon.

In the Sabre bible mention in a previous post, there is no mention of 20mm installed in CL13s.

[morfiend]

Maybe I miss read but the Mark 5 or H model at least used them,was issue with gun gas but was resolved with something called a y clip in the engine intake. At first they tried to close, wire shut the gun gas doors.


 If you look at the CAC Sabres you’ll see only 2 gun ports,one on each side with a 30mm in each.

[drgondog]

Damn shame. After a lifetime in aviation, I would pay to see an F-86 fly. I would not cross the street to see a "former" airplane on display.

You should search for local USAF heritage flights. F-86 from Planes of Fame have been to every one I attended at DM since 2005.

[RichardDarkwood]

I fly the Sabre in DCS. Very fun aircraft to cartoon fly and really easy to start.