North American F-86 Sabre

[Jeff D. Welker]

Here are photos of the "A" and "D" Sabres that were stationed at ANG Sky Harbor. Photo credit to my father.

[cpasley]

Wow absolutley fantastic ,is that first photo over Phoenix? since didnt the gaurd used to fly out of sky harbor?

[Jeff D. Welker]

Wow absolutley fantastic ,is that first photo over Phoenix? since didnt the gaurd used to fly out of sky harbor?

Right you are Chris - that is downtown Phoenix in the 1950's. I believe that is Central Avenue below. These Sabre's were out of the ANG at Sky Harbor.

[jslugman]

Seriously nice. My Dad was an AF photographer as well although we only discovered his images after his passing:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/james_orear/sets/72157613765901665/

Share more when you're able.

[Bubak]

Jeff Welker:....woooooooowwwwww!!!!  Super!!!

[Jeff D. Welker]

James & Kaspar - glad you like the vintage photos. I'm going through my dad's negatives (when he let's me ) and will post others as I can get them scanned.

[wingsnstuff]

Jeff,

Awesome Sabre shots.  Would you please consider joining and adding these photos to my Flickr group?  The Group is: North American Sabres (F-86 and FJ Series Aircraft).  The link is:  http://www.flickr.com/groups/wingsnstuff/ 

[Jeff D. Welker]

You bet. I've sent a request to join.

Jeff

[wingsnstuff]

I remember seeing the F-86s zooming around the valley when I was a kid here in Phoenix.  Your photos (your Dad's photos) make me smile. 

[Bubak]

[Jeff D. Welker]

PURE SEX - Thanks Kaspar!

[Jay Beckman]

I'm Bringing Sexy Back... 

[Joe Copalman]

Jean-Claude Van-DAMN that's a fine shot!

[Jeff D. Welker]

Sexy indeed - you did the Sabre proud with this wonderful image.

[Barry Griffiths]

 
Canadair F86E Sabre s/n 1104 (1954) C-SGBR Vintage Wings of Canada (Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield at the controls) by Barry Griffiths CAD, on Flickr