Robinson, Robbie North American Aircraft. NATO F-86 D/K. Sabre Dogs

The North American F-86D/K "Sabre Dog" was undoubtedly one of Americas greatest fighters.
Derived from its earlier sibling F-86A "Sabre" who starred in Korea against MiG-15s, this variant experienced extensive operations in the USA, protecting the skies with the many Fighter Interceptor Squadrons in charge of continental air sovereingty, and in Europe with many NATO air forces. Also built under licence by Italys Fiat to supply NATO countries, the Sabre Dog served in seven air arms troughout the Old Continent until its final withdrawal from the Aeronautica Militare Italiana in July 1973. This book tells the story of the European "Sabre Dogs" with eight air forces, from the inception of the program in 1949 until the retirement of the type outclassed by the new U.S. fighter aircraft delivered to NATO, the F-104 "Starfighter". Read how this powerfull and hi-tech new "Sabre" was pressed into service with major air forces, explore its unique weapons system conceived while UNO forces were struggling to keep Korea under the Western aegis, and spot the surviving examples with the help the detailed production list for each operator

Also built under licence by Italy (Fiat), the "Sabre Dog" was part of the flying arsenal of seven European air forces until it was finally retired from the Italian Air Force in July 1973. This book tells the story of the European Sabre Dog in eight air forces from the introduction of the programme in 1949 to the retirement of the type, which was surpassed by the new U.S. F-104 Starfighter delivered to NATO. The reader learns how this powerful and high-tech new "Sabre" was used by major air forces, how the weapon systems of the "Sabre Dog" worked and how individual examples of this aircraft can still be found today.
120 colour photos, 123 photos from official and personal archives, 43 colour profiles and squadron insignia.