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F-86 Sabre: Rebuilding & Flying the North American F-86 in the 1990’s
The North American F-86 Sabre was a post-war jet fighter that entered service with the United States Air Force in 1949 and was retired from active duty by Bolivia in 1994. What is even more exciting is the mount of activity surrounding the rebuilding of the type as a war bird worldwide. There are literally tons of spares, and a significant number of airframes in a varying conditions and a growing number of companies offering Sabre Jet related services. The myths surrounding the Sacramento accident does nothing to enhance the image of the Sabre jet but those myths are cleared up here. Here are some of the article features. Flying the F-86A and CAC Sabre, Sabre Aerobatic Team. Rebuilding the NAA FJ-4B Fury. China Lake the Sabre's last stand. Fort Wayne's Saber Five. Airworthy & Project Sabers listing History of the F-86A G-SABR/48-178. Rebuilding and F-86H. CAC Sabres today. Surviving Sabre airframes worldwide. Exclusive F-86A Cutaway.
Mustang Survivors
The P-51 Mustang was acknowledged as the best fighter aircraft of World War II and is a subject of compelling interest to aviation enthusiasts, historians and modelers alike. This title covers the world's population of existing North American Aviation's A-36 and P-51 Mustangs, including the Commonwealth and Cavalier variants. Every surviving Mustang is listed, its military serial and last restorer is given, as is a short history of the aircraft. In addition, 50 of the better known Mustangs are covered in full with their complete military history and civil ownership records, and extended photographic coverage.
The book includes detailed appendices including contact information for all the companies involved in Mustang restoration, Internet sites and other resources on the type. They also provide an accurate production list; a complete list of all the units that flew the Mustang; the Mustang as an Air Racer and Mustang accidents.