| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | VH-SBR |
| Alternate Serial: | A94-352 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Commonwealth CA-26/27 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | Commonwealth CA-27 Sabre Mk32 |
| C/n (msn): | CA27-92 |
| Display Paint: | Australia - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | ShellharbourMap |
| Region / Country: | New South Wales, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YSHL IATA: WOL Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Wings Over Illawarra 2014 |
| Photo Date: | 4 May 2014 |
| Photo by: | Phil Vabre |
| Photo ID: | 39448 |
| Photo Comment |
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Jeff Trappett's magnificent new Sabre at WOI 14. Jeff later flew it in a stiff crosswind that kept almost everybody else on the ground. The CAC Sabre was powered by a RR Avon with additional thrust and had significantly improved hitting power with two 30mm Aden cannon. Delivered to the RAAF on 28 Jan 1960. Allocated to the Indonesian TNI-AU as F-8606 but crashed Denpasar, Bali, on delivery in Feb 1973. Retained by the RAAF until acquired by Jeff in 1982. First flight after long-term rebuild 21 Sep 13. This photo is copyright © Phil Vabre, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 February 2018, and has since been viewed 419 times. |