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FRANKLIN MINT > AIRCRAFT - Armour Collection 1:48 > AUSTRALIAN RAAF

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F-86 Sabre - RAAF Marksman The first Australian built Avon Sabre flew on 3rd August 1953 and during its test flight, it became the first aircraft in Australia to break the sound barrier. 75 Sqn, reformed in March 1955, took delivery of its first Sabre aircraft on 4th April 1955 at RAAF Williamtown. 3 Sqn received its first Sabres on 1st March 1956 and 77 Sqn on 19th November 1956. During the Malayan Emergency, Sabres saw service in Malaya with 3 Sqn deployed in 1958 and 77 Sqn in 1959. Sabres flew missions against the communist insurgents until 1960. In 1962, a detachment (later designated 79 Sqn) of 8 Sabres deployed from Butterworth to Ubon (Thailand) to assist with action against communist activity. During their period of service with the RAAF, the Sabre flew with 2OCU, 5OTU, ARDU, 3, 75, 76, 77 and 79 Sqns. The Sabre aircraft were used by the Black Panthers, Black Diamonds and the Red Diamonds aerobatic teams and to many, they are still widely regarded as the best combat aircraft produced in Australia. In 1965 the phasing out of Sabre aircraft began as the RAAF took delivery of the Mirage IIIO and D. By July 1971, the RAAF had officially retired the Sabre from service. However, many of the Sabres continued life with other airforces. In October 1969, ten Sabres were handed over to the Royal Malaysian Air Force, with a further six delivered in 1971. Additionally, in February 1973, 18 Sabres entered service with the Indonesian Air Force.