| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 53-704 |
| Alternate Serial: | 30704 |
| Military Code: | FU-704 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86L Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 201-148 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Fairfield - Travis AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KSUU IATA: SUU Local: SUU Other: - |
| Collection: | Travis Air Force Base Heritage Center |
| Photo Date: | 30 September 2014 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 18802 |
| Photo Comment |
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The F-86D / L all-weather interceptor was 75 per cent different from the F-86 day fighter, and was originally designated F-95. The Sabre Dog was still a single-seater, however, and the pilot's workload was high. Armament was a battery of unguided rockets. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 16 November 2017, and has since been viewed 265 times. |