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F-86F-30 Fighter Bomber

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:42 pm
by Folkwulfe
Just a little update...and a warning. Naked Sabre pictures included!!

The bomb pylons are near complete and are attached (temporarily) to the wings. Locator pins have been drilled....and the US markings have been removed. The new SAAF markings are on the way and I believe I have found a near match to the silver paint. Time to get busy!
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 2:48 pm
by USCGSARdog
Lookin' good!

-Rob

SAAF...

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:01 pm
by MiG29K
Is that South African Air Force? or am I confusing that with something else? R

SAAF

Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:43 pm
by Folkwulfe
You are correct sir (I had to find SOMETHING you haven't tackled before me!!). The South African Air Force operated USAF F-86's from Jan '53 thru Sep '53 as part of the 18th FBW out of Osan AB. This particular aircraft is "K" 604 named BEVKENEVE by it's pilot.

UPDATE

Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 3:15 pm
by Folkwulfe
The markings are in....and HOLY CRAP they are beautiful! If the weather gets decent enough to do a little painting this weekend, I hope to start marking real soon.