F-86E Sabre George Davis Die-Cast Model

Piloted by 21-victory ace George Davis.

Assigned to the 4th Fighter Intercept Group, 334th Fighter Interception Squadron, this F-86E Sabre was piloted by 21-victory ace George Davis. Completing training and receiving promotion to Major in October of 1951, Davis flew 59 combat missions in the aircraft during the Korean War, collecting 14 aerial victories against enemy MiG fighters. Shot down over the Yalu River in February of 1952, Davis was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, adding to his vast number of medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart. 

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Deployed or retracted landing gear
• Open or closed canopy with pilot figurine
• Optional airbrake
• Display stand included
• Measures 6.75”l with a 6.25” wingspan at 1:72 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
First swept-wing fighter aircraft in the United States, the F-86 Sabre was introduced in 1947 and met with much praise by pilots. Boasting excellent high-speed handling and impressive top speed, the Sabre was well equipped for battle when the Korean war began. Fitted with six 0.50 caliber machine guns and later bolstered by the addition of a radar ranging scope, it met resistance from Soviet-made MiG-15 fighters in the hands of North Korean pilots. Though their aircraft were more agile at low and medium speeds, American pilots had the advantage of Hydraulically boosted surfaces and G-force suits. Gathering the ratio of 8 enemies downed for every combat loss of its own, the Sabre proved worthy in battle, continuing to serve as other allied nations adopted the type.