On Monday, May 3rd, Doug Matthews’ North American F-86F-30 Sabre (52-5116) performed its first engine test at the Classic Fighters of America facility in Titusville, Florida. We have been following this restoration project for some time […]
On Wednesday, February 19th, Doug Matthews’ Classic Fighters of America rolled out their freshly-restored North American F-86F-30 Sabre (52-5116) into the Florida sunshine for the first time following its arduous, decade-long restoration effort. We have been […]
Back in July, we reported HERE on progress with the restoration of North American F-86F Sabre 52-5112 at Classic Fighters of America in Titusville, Florida. A lot has happened in the interim, and we thought […]
The North American F-86 Sabre was a revolutionary aircraft when it first entered the scene in the late 1940s; the first American production fighter with a swept wing and transonic capabilities. It met with success […]
WarbirdsNews is always on the look out for interesting stories of personal experiences in flight, whether they are historical or contemporary. We recently caught up with well-known warbird pilot and former naval aviator, Doug Matthews, and […]
It’s going to be a weekend filled with breathtaking aerial stunts, roaring jet trucks, fireworks and activities for fun seekers of all ages. The Great Georgia Airshow (GGAS) will return to Atlanta Regional Airport-Falcon Field, […]
On September 7th,members of the 175th Maintenance Group, Crash Damaged Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) team,Maryland Air National Guard ,used a 26-ton airbag to raise an F-86 Sabre jet onto stanchions as part of a permanent […]
Tom Pawlesh Reports: By now, everyone has heard the sad news of the loss of airshow performers Jane Wickers and Charlie Schwenker at the Vectren Dayton Air Show. Our condolences go out to their families […]
Record crowds attended the the Imperial War Museums’ 2013 Spring Air Show at RAF Duxford in the UK last week. Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the arrival of American forces during the Second World War.
The Sabre F-86 Mk5 owned by the Sarnia 403 Wing RCAFA was transported today to the hanagar of COPA Flight 7 with Sarnia Police escorting the Jet through the city. This aircraft is one of […]
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