Aircraft Photo of 56-3883 / 63883 | North American F-100F Super Sabre | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #427398
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:56-3883
Alternate Serial:63883
Military Code:FW-883
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-100 Super Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-100F Super Sabre
C/n (msn):243-159
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:48 TFW
Location
City / Airport:Glasgow - PrestwickMap
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGPK   IATA: PIK   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Prestwick Air Show 1960
 
Photo Date:28 May 1960
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)
Photo ID: 427398
Photo Comment

The badge on the tail is the 48 TFW Statue of Liberty version. The wing had recently relocated from Chaumont-Semoutiers to RAF Lakenheath after France left NATO. The aircraft was retired to MASDC in 1979 converted to QF-100F drone, lasting until 1990.

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