| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N178 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8178 |
| Military Code: | FU-178 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American F-86 Sabre |
| Aircraft Version: | North American F-86A Sabre |
| C/n (msn): | 151-43547 |
| Display Paint: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | AbbotsfordMap |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYXX IATA: YXX Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Abbotsford Air Show 1983 |
| Photo Date: | August 1983 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 470090 |
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When Ben Hall found F-86A 49-0178 in a scrapyard, it's engine, most of the cockpit and wing slats were missing. Parts from other wrecks were used to get the aircraft flying again. The replacement wing slats did not fit, so they were modified and fixed closed. A fence, similar to the 6-3 hard wing seen on the later F-86F was also added. Mr. Hall flashes a smile while awaiting his time to perform with the Sabre at the 1983 Abbotsford International Airshow. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 June 2022, and has since been viewed 394 times. |