Canadair Sabre Mark VI 23649 - Brockville, ON
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member jiggs11
N 44° 35.182 W 075° 40.958
18T E 445812 N 4937229
Sabre #23649 is on display in RCAF Golden Hawk paint in Brockville, ON
Waymark Code: WMECBV
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/06/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Sieni
Views: 37
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This Canadair F86 Sabre was built in 1956 and served in Europe with 441 Squadron before being transferred to the RCAF Golden Hawks, the Air Force's demonstration team in the 1960's. It was eventually transferred to 426 Squadron, before being retired.

426 Wing, RCAF Association acquired the a/c and restored it to Golden Hawk livery in 1994. The aircraft was then mounted and put on display along Brockville's waterfront.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Canadair F86 Sabre Mark VI

Tail Number: (S/N): 23649

Construction:: original aircraft

Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Blockhouse Island

inside / outside: outside

Other Information:: Not listed

Access restrictions: Not listed
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