North American F-86F Sabre

IIAF Golden Crown, Nader Jahanbani, Iran, 1961

Hobby Master 1:72  HA4329

The Golden Crown was Iran's first national aerobatics display team and part of the former Imperial Iranian Air Force from 1958 to 1979. In 1958, fourteen Iranian pilots were sent to Furstenfeldbruck Air Base, Germany, for jet aircraft pilot training. One of the five pilots, Nader Jahanbani, happened to observe a practice session of the USAFE Skyblazers at Furstenfeldbruck. After displaying interest, Jahanbani was allowed to fly in the backseat of one of the team's F-84s during several practice demos. This inspired him to create the IIAF's own demonstration team.

North American F-86E Sabre

Designed to meet a USAAF requirement for a day-fighter/escort fighter/dive-bomber, the F-86 was first flown on October 1st, 1947. The Sabre's swept-wing "flying tail" configuration and a hydraulic flight-control system were some of its many firsts in technology and design that have now become standard for jet-powered aircraft. Armed with six 50 caliber machine guns, the F-86 saw extensive action in the Korean War, where it was often pitted against the MiG-15. The Sabre pilot had to be in visual contact and within gun range of the enemy in order to attempt a shoot-down, thereby making this aircraft the last true "dogfighter" in Air Force inventory.

Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:

• Molded metal construction with plastic components.
• Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
• Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.
• opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.
• Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.
• Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.