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F-86 in Montana

Tue Aug 11, 2020 7:09 pm

Did the F-86 in this thread ever become airworthy? It was supposed to be painted in Minute Men colors. I believe the guy also owns several F-100 Super Sabres.

http://www.warbirdinformationexchange.o ... =3&t=38822

T J

Re: F-86 in Montana

Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:02 am

I believe it is this one.
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquir ... ertxt=87FS

and the F-100's.
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquir ... 1&PageNo=1

Re: F-86 in Montana

Wed Aug 12, 2020 12:09 am

It was painted, and looked very nice. However, despite being told that it did fly, I have yet to see any photographs. It's an ex-FSI, ex-SAAF Sabre 6.

Re: F-86 in Montana

Thu Aug 13, 2020 11:00 pm

A video of it's first post restoration engine run and taxi back in 2012. You can see a couple of the Huns in the background.



A video of one of it’s first flights back in 2015:

Re: F-86 in Montana

Sat Aug 15, 2020 10:06 am

Nice to see it flying! I took those original photos in the hangar back in 2010 when it was "nearing" completion.

Re: F-86 in Montana

Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:14 am

I was there last year and wondered what was parked inside the hangar. There was a T-33 parked outside. It’s hard to believe the two F-100’s are parked outside, with the ladders attached and GPUs nearby. No canopy covers or red gear and it gives the impression they are getting ready to fly them. The Super Sabre’s haven’t flown in years and because of their monetary value, it’s a little surprising they aren’t hangared.

Re: F-86 in Montana

Sat Aug 15, 2020 6:58 pm

At least one of those Big Sky (ex Tracor) F-100's is still at Mojave airport.

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Sun Aug 16, 2020 6:24 pm

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