F-86 L at NC Air National Guard, 145th Airlift Wing, Charlotte NC
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N 35° 13.005 W 080° 55.561
17S E 506733 N 3897082
An F-86 L Sabre Jet is mounted on at pedestal at the gate for North Carolina Air National Guard, 145th Airlift Wing
Waymark Code: WMF3ZQ
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2012
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The 145th has shifted from F-86 fighters in the late 1950's to heavy airlift, C 130 Hercules, but this static display shows their history. The display was mounted between 2007 and 2009 based on dated Google Earth pictures of the location. There is no mention that I could find on the official website.
This version of the F-86 lacks the distinctive aggressive nose of the earlier models. I recognized the overall size and configuration as an F-86 but the air intake has been modified to put something in the nose, probably radar.
The base is closed to the public. The security guard discouraged taking pictures of the sign out on the road but pictures of the airplane from outside were ok.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): F-86 Sabre
Tail Number: (S/N): 24142
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): NC Air National Guard 145th Airlift Wing, Douglas Airport Charlotte NC
inside / outside: outside
Access restrictions:
The National Guard airbase is restricted. Take pictures outside the fence
Other Information:: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.