Corgi F86F Sabre USAF 51st FIW, 25th FIS, MiG Mad Marine, John Glenn 1:120 Scale

Description: This listing is for a new Corgi Showcase Collection CS 90401 F-86 Sabre "Mig Mad Marine" flew by Major John Glenn, die-cast model USMC. This model was released in 2005 with a small quantities distributed world wide. Outer box has some shelves ware due to long time storage. Scale: 1:120 Length: 4" Width: 3.75" (wings span) The North American Aviation F-86 Sabre (sometimes called the Sabre jet) was a transonic jet fighter aircraft. The Sabre is best known for its Korean War role where it was pitted against the Soviet MiG-15 and obtained UN air superiority. Although developed in the late 1940s and outdated by the end of the 1950s, the Sabre proved adaptable and continued as a front line fighter in air forces until the last active front line examples were retired by the Bolivian Air Force in 1994. Its success led to an extended production run of over 7,800 aircraft between 1949 and 1956, in the United States, Japan and Italy. It was by far the most-produced Western jet fighter, with total production of all variants at 9,860 units. Variants were built in Canada and Australia. The Canadair Sabre added another 1,815 air frames, and the significantly re-designed CAC Sabre (sometimes known as the Avon Sabre or CAC CA-27), had a production run of 112. North American F-86 Sabre Designed to meet a USAAF requirement for a day-fighter/escort fighter/dive-bomber, the F-86 was first flown on October 1st, 1947. The Sabre's swept-wing "flying tail" configuration and a hydraulic flight-control system were some of its many firsts in technology and design that have now become standard for jet-powered aircraft. Armed with six 50 caliber machine guns, the F-86 saw extensive action in the Korean War, where it was often pitted against the MiG-15. The Sabre pilot had to be in visual contact and within gun range of the enemy in order to attempt a shoot-down, thereby making this aircraft the last true "dog fighter" in Air Force inventory. The Corgi "Showcase Collection" range presents affordable, ready-made die-cast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Showcase Collection" die-cast airplanes feature:Die-cast metal construction with some plastic components Realistic panel lines and surface details Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals Pose-able stand to display the aircraft "in flight" Moving parts such as propellers, rotors and swing-wings where applicable

Price: 67.89 USD

Location: Canoga Park, California

End Time: 2024-08-26T05:53:24.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6.5 USD