Category: 1950s

The Fifties, including the Korean War

F-86D

Here is a photo of an F-86D, with pilot Frank Malone, submitted for identification by his niece.

North American F-86 Sabre Jet

North American’s jet, Flown by USAF in Korea

Bud Mahurin on the F-86, an Interview with SECRETS OF WAR
Q: This is Bud Mahurin and the title is “Korea: the Air War.” What kind of aircraft were being used in Koera, and how did you find them?

Mahurin: We were assigned F-86 Sabre jets, manufactured by North [...]