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NORTH AMERICAN F-86 SABRE (CROWOOD AVIATION SERIES)

by Duncan Curtis

Published by The Crowood Press. 1st. 2000

Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. Crowood Aviation Series. The full story of the North American F-86 Sabre its design and development, covering both the F-86 and its close relative, the US Navy's FJ Fury. Large format. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and a few colour. 192 pages including index.

Dustwrapper is very slightly edge rubbed and has a small crease to top of spine.

ISBN: 1861263589
Stock no. 1329415

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Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • Introduction: a Brief History of North American Aviation, Inc.
  • 1. The XP-86 and the F-86A
  • 2. The Heavyweights
  • 3. Day Fighters: The F86E and F
  • 4. Last of the Sport Models
  • 5. Development and Export
  • 6. Sabres at Sea: The FJ Fury
  • 7. Overseas F-86 Operators
  • Appendix: The Three Prototypes
  • Index

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