¢£F-86 SABRE Developed by the North American Aviation (Via series of
mergers became a part of Boeing in 1996),the F-86 Sabre was the U.S.Air Force's
first swept-wing jet fighter.The aircraft made its initial flight on
Oct.1,1947.Originally designed as a
high-altitude day-fighter,it was subsequently redesigned into all-weather
interceptor(F-86D)and a fighter-bomber(F-86H).The first production model flew on
May 20,1948.In addition to being produced by the North American Aviation,the
Sabre was also Licensed produces by
Canadair(Canada),CAC(Australia),Fiat(Italy),and Mitsubishi(Japan).Aside from the
U.S.Air Force,the Sabre and its variants also saw service with 26 international
users.The last active duty Sabre retired from the Bolivian Air Force in
1994.