F-86 Sabrejet Korean War fighter-bomber

nellis air force base

Discription:

Actual mounted, full-size static F-86 aircraft

Responcible Organization/Individual:

Nellis Air Force Base

Designed By:

U.S. Military

F-86 SABREJET

Address:

4700 Las Vegas Blvd. N, North Las Vegas, 89191-6600

GPS Coordinates:

36.242360 -115.039120

Hours Available

Business hours, weekends. Limited public access. Individuals must have entry to Nellis AFB. Civilians can apply for a pass by visiting the visitors center at the main gate off the Las Vegas Blvd. entrance to the base, but access is limited and not guaranteed. Properly credentialed active duty U.S. military and retired U.S. veterans are generally allowed access.

Ceremonies: no

However there is a community building with BBQ equipment located in the park. Veterans and military groups often hold gatherings and ceremonies there. Permission must be obtained from base officials.

History:

The aircraft is a single-engine interceptor, fighter-bomber. It was the primary USAF fighter aircraft during the Korean War. Combat training on the aircraft was had by F-86 pilots at the United States Air Force Gunnery School at Nellis from 1951-1955. It contributed directly to the dominant kill ratio of 14-to-1 in Korea. Nellis AFB is known as the “Home of the Warfighter … Fly, Fight, Win.” A member of the U.S. Air Combat Command, fighter aircraft of all types can be found there. Air Force training is conducted in conjunction with air and ground units of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and air forces from allied nations.

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