The first operational Allied swept-wing transonic jet fighter of the post war era, The North American F-86 Sabre was flown with distinction by the USAF in the Korean war.

The F-86 prototype first flew in 1947 on the 1st October. Production versions saw extensive frontline service with the USAF as interceptors and bombers.

Towards the end of the 1950s the F-86 was outclassed by a newer generation of jet fighters. The F-86 proved adaptable and continued on the front line as a fighter until 1993 when the Bolivian Air Force retired the last active models.

Publisher: Haynes Publishing

Status: Out of Print (No Stock)

Number of pages: 164

Colour images: 250

Binding: HDB

Language: English

Origin: USA