F86 Sabres

F86 Sabres

Labels: SABRE

The popular image of F86 Sabres in service with the United States Air Force is that of silver airframes with colourful squadron markings.
However, during the last few years of service camouflage was applied to some aircraft. Pictured is F86H 53-1506 of the 104th Fighter Squadron,Maryland Air ational Guard. It is seen at Pittsburgh in August 1970, the month the type was replaced by the Cessna A37B. (SGW)