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Article by Bill Clark |
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The
finished Sabre in RAF 3Sqn markings as based in RAF Germany
F-86 Canadair Sabre in RAF Colours
I used the
Academy kit. Basically I built it
straight from the box (apart from lowering the slats and opening up one of the
ammo bays – oh and adding some reheat seat belts). I think I’m right here
(I’m open to correction of course!) but the Sabre F1/2/4 was based upon the
F86E. RAF Sabres were originally designated F1 & F2, although they changed
this to F2 & F4 to align with the Canadair designations.
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Irrespective
of the designation RAF Sabres could feature either the slatted wing or the Hard
“6-3” wing – in fact many were retrofitted with the latter whilst in
service. I’ve attempted to modelthe slatted wing although I’m not 100% its
correct!
The RAF
swapped their Sabres for Hunters – the Sabres going to Yugoslavia and Italy.
An excellent kit
– a lot cheaper than Hasegawa’s!!!