North American F-86A Sabre Photo Gallery

Main armament of the F-86A Sabre was six 12.7mm machine guns grouped in the nose section, but various underwing loads could be carried as may be seen by the selection in this photograph.
Main armament of the F-86A Sabre was six 12.7mm machine guns grouped in the nose section, but various underwing loads could be carried as may be seen by the selection in this photograph.
The prototype XP-86 on roll-out.
The prototype XP-86 on roll-out.
The prototype, now bearing national insignia and serial numbers.
The prototype, now bearing national insignia and serial numbers.
The prototype F-86A (XP-86) in the white overall finish applied for early trials.
The prototype F-86A (XP-86) in the white overall finish applied for early trials.
F-86A Sabre of the 71st Squadron, First Group. Note Group emblem aft of squadron emblem.
F-86A Sabre of the 71st Squadron, First Group. Note Group emblem aft of squadron emblem.
First squadron to receive F-86A-1s was the First Group"s "Hat in the Ring" 94 Squadron of World War I fame.
First squadron to receive F-86A-1s was the First Group"s "Hat in the Ring" 94 Squadron of World War I fame.
Sabres of 27 Squadron, First Group
Sabres of 27 Squadron, First Group
F-86A-5-NA, serial 48-205, of the 56th Fighter Group, O"Hare Air Force Base. It was named "Space Eater".
F-86A-5-NA, serial 48-205, of the 56th Fighter Group, O"Hare Air Force Base. It was named "Space Eater".
F-86A-5-NA, serial 49-1216, of the Utah Air National Guard. Green trim on fin.
F-86A-5-NA, serial 49-1216, of the Utah Air National Guard. Green trim on fin.
F-86A-1-NA, 47-614, which took part in the Korean campaign. Named "Go for Broke" it is now on display at Chanute AFB.
F-86A-1-NA, 47-614, which took part in the Korean campaign. Named "Go for Broke" it is now on display at Chanute AFB.
F-86A-5-NA of the Delaware Air National Guard. Red-tipped fin.
F-86A-5-NA of the Delaware Air National Guard. Red-tipped fin.
Cocooned F-86As on a lighter at the beginning of the journey to Korea.
Cocooned F-86As on a lighter at the beginning of the journey to Korea.
One of the original batch of 33 NA-151s, F-86A Sabres, now on display in America. Serial number is 47-614
One of the original batch of 33 NA-151s, F-86A Sabres, now on display in America. Serial number is 47-614
Nose radar detail. Note Indian head emblem under cockpit
Nose radar detail. Note Indian head emblem under cockpit
Night gun firing tests. Note landing lamps under air intake.
Night gun firing tests. Note landing lamps under air intake.

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