- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd; 1st Edition edition (17 Nov 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0750942363
- ISBN-13: 978-0750942362
- Product Dimensions: 27 x 20 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 521,343 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In the early 1950s the Royal Air Force, awaiting the delivery of British-designed aircraft, purchased the Sabre, a US swept-wing jet, as a 'stop-gap fighter'. From 1953 to 1956 Sabres equipped a total of twelve RAF squadrons, all but two of which were based in Germany with 2nd Tactical Air Force defending the NATO front against Warsaw Pact aggression. Duncan Curtis looks at every aspect of Britain's involvement with the Sabre and the service history of each of the RAF squadrons that flew the fighter, employing first-hand accounts by RAF personnel, including those who flew combat missions in the Korean War. Appendices detail every Sabre loss in RAF service, a 'Sabre survivors' listing and an individual history of XB812, the RAF Museum Sabre. The result is the most comprehensive history yet written about the Sabre in RAF service, and the only single-source book available on the subject.
About the Author
Duncan Curtis served in the Royal Air Force for 34 Years as an engineer.He has made a detailed study of the F-86 Sabre over many years that has resulted in the publication of six Sabre related books. Duncan lives in Wiltshire.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book for my father as he served on these planes during his service in the RAF, hoping it would be of interest to him. The detail of the text, information on the aircraft and its use, and the quality of photographs has made it one of the best gifts I have bought for him in years. I can recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the Sabre and its use by the RAF.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A great book on the hushed up 3 year service of the F-86 Sabre with the RAF. Short introduction on the Sabre, story of procurement and all squadrons equipped with the Canadair MK4 covered.
Very detailed accounts of Squadron operations and accidents.
Last chapter sale of planes to Italy and Yugoslavia and introduction of Hawker Hunter as replacement.
Plenty of photo material to thumb through on all Sqds including some rare colour ones.
Absolute collectors book on the subject.
Very detailed accounts of Squadron operations and accidents.
Last chapter sale of planes to Italy and Yugoslavia and introduction of Hawker Hunter as replacement.
Plenty of photo material to thumb through on all Sqds including some rare colour ones.
Absolute collectors book on the subject.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Excellent overview of a little-known period in RAF history-
23 Feb 2007
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
There really hasn't been much I've found on the history of the North American F-86 Sabre in RAF service. This book fills that void completely. All squadrons and units that flew the Sabre are covered with histories and pictures. Procurement and development are described in detail also. I think there's not much out there on this plane because the British were kind of forced into procuring the Sabre as an interim fighter to fill a gap caused by the failure of other programs (Supermarine Swift) and the delays in others (Hawker Hunter). Recommended to any fan of 1950's or Royal Air Force aviation.
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