The Prime Decade, 1938-1947 - Aircraft Specials Series
Traces aircraft and operations of the Balkan's largest Air Force from 1938 to 1947. Covers fighters, bombers, transports, seaplanes, trainers & liaison aircraft. 150 B&W photos, 40 color paintings, 80 pages.
With its origins in the closing months of WWII, the F-86 Sabre first entered service with the USAF in 1949. The F-86 saved the day after the opening of hostilities in Korea, where the US and her Allies found themseslves outmatched in the air by the North Korean MiG-15. During the Korean War, F-86s shot down 800 MiGs, compared to the loss of a mere 78 Sabres. This title shows an in-depth look at the F-86A, E, and F day fighters during the Korean War and beyond. Includes detailed coverage of engines, cockpits, landing gear, and weapons. Illustrated with 103 b/w and 83 color photos, 46 color drawings, 20 b/w line drawings. Davis; 80 pages.