North American F-86E Sabre Aircraft "George Davis" Usaf 1/72 Hobby Master Ha4328

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NORTH AMERICAN F-86E SABRE AIRCRAFT "GEORGE DAVIS" USAF 1/72 HOBBY MASTER HA4328. The F-86E variant featured an all-flying tailplane, greatly improving maneuverability at transonic speeds and making it a formidable opponent against the Soviet-built MiG-15 over the infamous “MiG Alley” in northwestern Korea. SAVE WHEN BUYING MORE!!! Buy as many items as you wish and we will ship them for one low shipping cost to 48 continental U.S. states physical addresses. Example: Shipping cost for most 1/24 scale items is $10, for 1/18 scale items is $12. If you use Add to cart button and purchase 5 items in 1/24 scale and 5 items in 1/18 scale, your shipping cost will be only $12 for 10 items. In order to request combined shipping for signed in desktop users: Please use Add to cart button for desired items, click Go to cart button and press Request total from us before paying and we will send combined shipping invoice shortly. If checking out as a Guest or using a mobile version, please use Add to cart button then click Go to cart button, press Go to checkout button, request extra shipping refund in Message to seller section and finalize payment by pressing Confirm and pay button. We will refund extra shipping cost shortly. DESCRIPTION: Brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of North American F-86E Sabre Fighter Aircraft "51-2752, Colonel George Andrew Davis Jr., 4th FIG, 334th FIS" (1952) United States Air Force "Air Power Series" die cast model by Hobby Master. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Includes pilot figure. Has opening canopy. Includes display stand. Officially licensed product. Detachable ordnance loads. Manufacturer's original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length- 6.75, Wingspan- 6.25 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. HISTORY ASPECTS: The North American F-86E Sabre marked as 51-2752 is associated with Colonel George Andrew Davis Jr., one of the most celebrated American fighter aces of the jet age. Serving with the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Group and its 334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Davis flew the F-86 during the height of the Korean War, a conflict that defined early jet-versus-jet air combat. The F-86E variant featured an all-flying tailplane, greatly improving maneuverability at transonic speeds and making it a formidable opponent against the Soviet-built MiG-15 over the infamous “MiG Alley” in northwestern Korea. George Davis was already an experienced combat leader before Korea, having earned ace status flying P-47 Thunderbolts in the European Theater during World War II. In Korea, he quickly proved that experience and aggressive leadership translated into the jet age. Flying the Sabre with the 4th FIG, Davis led numerous combat patrols protecting UN bomber formations and hunting enemy fighters. He was officially credited with 14 aerial victories in Korea, becoming the leading American ace of the conflict. Aircraft 51-2752 is often linked to Davis in historical profiles, though the exact markings and scheme remain unconfirmed, reflecting the frequent repainting and unit-level variations common in combat conditions. The F-86 Sabre itself became a symbol of United States air power during the Korean War, marking the first large-scale conflict dominated by jet fighters. Sabres of the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing clashed repeatedly with MiG-15s flown by Chinese, North Korean, and Soviet pilots, shaping air combat doctrine for decades to come. George Davis was killed in action in February 1952 while leading an attack against a superior number of enemy aircraft, an action for which he was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. His legacy is inseparable from the Sabre and the intense air battles fought over Korea. This 1:72 scale model is an excellent addition for collectors who appreciate classic jet fighters and legendary pilots. Featuring the sleek lines of the Sabre and representing one of the most iconic aces in U.S. Air Force history, it brings the drama of Korean War air combat to life in a compact, display-friendly scale that fits perfectly into any military aviation collection. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: We gladly accept paypal. Tracking info is free upon request. SHIPPING INFO: We do combine shipping cost for two or more items purchased. 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