Aircraft Photo of 52-2058 / 2058 | North American F-86H Sabre | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #635042
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:52-2058
Alternate Serial:2058
Military Code:FU-058
Aircraft Original Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Generic Type:North American F-86 Sabre
Aircraft Version:North American F-86H Sabre
C/n (msn):187-84
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Peru - Grissom Air Reserve BaseMap
Region / Country:Indiana, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KGUS   IATA: GUS   Local: GUS   Other: -
Collection:Grissom Air Museum
 
Photo Date:25 February 1989
Photo by:Massimo Liperi
Photo ID: 635042
Photo Comment

Livery representing the aircraft of Col. M. W. "Bud" Mahurin, who shot down enemies over both Europe and the Pacific in the Second World War, and was a POW in the Korean War. He flew 60 missions in Korea with the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing and claimed 3.5 kills before being shot down by ground fire in May 1952.

This photo is copyright © Massimo Liperi, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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