F-86 Sabre "Mig Mad Marine" Die-Cast Model

Flown by Major John H. Glenn during the Korean war, this F-86F Sabre was stationed at Suwon Air Base. Though he had already attained multiple victories in the conflicts, Glenn was often vocal about the lack of enemy MiG-15s to fight. Not too long after, Glenn would discover his aircraft one morning with “MIG MAD MARINE” painted boldly on the side of it, hand painted by his comrades. 

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, etched panel lines and pad printed decals
• Retracted or deployed landing gear
• Pre-installed fuel tanks
• Included display stand
• Measures 6.25”l with a 6.5” wingspan at 1:72 scale

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 begin. Fitted with six 0.50 calibre 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.