Eglin Air Force Base in Okaloosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
F-86F Sabre
— Air Force Armament Museum —
The F-86 first saw combat in the Korean War where it engaged Russian MIG-15 fighter jets. By the end of hostilities, it had shot down 792 MIGS losing only 76 Sabre jets, a victory ratio of 10 to 1. This F-86F aircraft S/N 52-5513, was donated to the AF Armament Museum by Gen Cho Young Bock from the Republic of Korea Air Force. This jet depicts the F-86F Sabre S/N 51-2910 flown by Captain Joseph McConnell who achieved triple-ace status (16) MIG-15 kills while stationed with the 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron in Korea during the Korean Conflict.
The 39th Fighter Interceptor Squadron was later designated as the 39th Flight Test Squadron on Eglin AFB that is now part of the 40th Test Squadron.
This display is a tribute to the F-86 SABRE and to Captain McConnell the leading ace of the Korean War and to all of the men and women that served during the Korean conflict.
Specifications F-86F Model
Manufacturer North American Aviation
Number Built 2,239 - F-86F Models
Crew Size One crewmember
Thrust One - General Electric J47-GE-27 Turbojet engine rated at 5,910 lbs of thrust
Length 37 ft 1 in
Height 14 ft 1 in
Wingspan 37 ft
Weight 11,125 lbs Empty/ 18,152 lbs Max
Speed 687 mph Max/ 540 mph Cruise
Range 1,525 mi (w/tanks)
Ceiling 49,600 ft at combat weight
Armament Six - 50 Cal M3 Browning machine guns or 5200 lbs payload of bombs, rockets or tanks
This bomb is part of the USAF Heritage Program Collection
Do Not Climb, Sit Or Stand On Any Static Display Exhibit
Erected by Air Force Armament Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 30° 27.969′ N, 86° 33.629′ W. Marker is in Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, in Okaloosa County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Museum Drive and Pinchot Road (Florida Route 189). The marker is within the grounds of the Air Force Armament Museum which is located outside the perimeter of Eglin Air Force Base. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Museum Dr, Eglin AFB FL 32542, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. F-89 Scorpion (here, next to this marker); F-84 Thunderstreak (here, next to this marker); CGM-13 Mace Missile (a few steps from this marker); F-100 Supersabre (a few steps from this marker); JF-101B Voodoo (within shouting distance of this marker); T-33 T-Bird (within shouting distance of this marker); F-104 Starfighter (within shouting distance of this marker); IM-99 BOMARC Launch Platform (within shouting distance of this marker).
Also see . . .
1. North American F-86F 'Sabre'. (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Air Force Armament Museum. (Submitted on April 25, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.