Italeri 2503 - 1/32 F-86F Sabre Jet Skyblazers  [IT-2503S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Nation: United States Of America

Model Dim.: 35,5 cm

F-86F Sabre Jet ''Skyblazers''

SUPER DECALS SHEET 5 VERSIONS

Within the springtime of 1949 1st routes of Skyblazers Air Demonstration Team took places in the skies over European countries within airbase in Furstenfeldbruk, Germany. The pilots were the main 22nd fighter squadron through the 36th Fighter Wing as part of the USAFE (United States Air Forces in Europe). The group ended up being instructed by the USAFE headquarters to create an aerobatics team making use of F-80B aircraft and perform demonstrations throughout European countries.Soon after ward the team was given modified F-84E Thunderjet aircraft. The 50-caliber device weapons were taken off the leading for the aircraft for better maneuvering inside demonstrations. By the summer of 1952 the team had performed more that 260 atmosphere demonstrations much more than 12 countries.In 1953 the team came beneath the command of this 48th Fighter-Bomber Wing located in Chaumont, France. Right after they managed to move on towards F-86F Sabre jet for the following three years. During this time the team proceeded to do atmosphere demonstrations throughout Europe utilising the F-86. In 1956 they were moved back to the 36th Fighter Wing and stationed during the airbase in Bitburg, Germany.During this time around a brand new air demonstration team situated in the U.S. called the Thunderbird was indeed formed. In 1962 utilizing the development of mid atmosphere refueling, the Thunderbirds could actually result in the day at European countries for demonstrations. This eliminated the necessity for a group situated in European countries plus the Skyblazers were formally disbanded.