North American F-86F Sabre

One of the most important aircraft of the early jet era, the North American F-86 Sabre was in many ways a jet-powered version of the company's highly successful World War II P-51D Mustang, and an aircraft that took full advantage of captured German aerodynamic research material.
With a distinctive 35-degree wing sweep, the Sabre also featured three .50-caliber machine guns positioned on either side of the aircraft's nose.
When the F-86 Sabre entered service with the U.S. Air Force in 1949, it had the distinction of being not only America's first swept-wing fighter aircraft, but also the fastest fighter aircraft in the world at the time, a true aviation classic.

Arctic Gladiators aerobatic team
The USAF's 720th Fighter-Bomber Squadron formed the Arctic Gladiators team in June 1954.
The flight team consisted of four F-86F Sabres, all of which carried the squadron's silver and red color scheme, plus additional markings.
The flight team only lasted 10 years until it was discontinued in 1955.
The flight demonstrations were limited to the US state of Alaska.

Plastic model kit

Decal options:
 

• North American F-86F-30 Sabre, "Arctic Gladiators" aerobatic team, 720th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, United States Air Force, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, 1955
• North American F-86-25 Sabre, 514th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, Royal Air Force Manston, Kent, England, 1954

Scale 1:48

unbuilt / unpainted

Paint and glue not included