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To: A.A. Cunningham

The F-86 Sabre Jet is still one of the most beautiful planes ever.


29 posted on 12/10/2004 10:43:16 AM PST by RightCanuck
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To: RightCanuck

"The F-86 Sabre Jet is still one of the most beautiful planes ever."

Absolutely!

At one time, the RCAF had over 1,100 in service!

Some RCAF Sabre images:
http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/equip/historical/sabrelst_e.asp


32 posted on 12/10/2004 11:10:25 AM PST by Levante
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To: RightCanuck
The F-86 Sabre Jet is still one of the most beautiful planes ever.

Yes! I once met a fellow who flew them in Korea and who owned one in 1990. He told me they are great flyers too.

33 posted on 12/10/2004 11:10:45 AM PST by Chuckster (I'm celebrating the birth of Christ. Not some generic 'Happy holiday'. MERRY CHRISTMAS!)
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To: RightCanuck

Right along with the F100.


40 posted on 12/10/2004 5:16:09 PM PST by U S Army EOD (John Kerry, the mother of all flip floppers.I)
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