RCAF Canadair CL-13 Sabre Mk. 5 (famously known as the F-86 Sabre) "Sky Lancers"
Scale: 1:72
Publisher/Brand: Hobby Master
Construction: Diecast Metal
Size: Approx W 15.7 x L 15.9 x H 6.3 cm
Markings: Sky Lancers 1956
Reg #: 23483
Made by: Canadair (under license)
Canadian Aircraft Designation: CL-13 Sabre
Stand: Yes
Production: TBD
Expected Arrival: June 2025
Version: Diecast metal, with stand, with antenna, with landing gear
Colours: as shown
History:
Formed in March 1955 Sky Lancers consisted of pilots from all 3 European Sabre squadrons.
In 1955 the Sky Lancers were out of No. 2 (F) Wing. In 1956 they moved to No. 4 (F) Wing at Baden-Soellingen, Germany. Tragically on March 1956 while flying over the Rhine valley near the Vosges mountains south west of Strasbourg killing four of the five team members. The incident put a cessation of all RCAF aerobatics