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Professionally recreated, this is a real blueprint - made directly from a vellum master - Measuring a generous 42"x 30".

Developed in 1945-1947, the North American F-86 'Sabre' was the first American jet fighter aircraft to see continued production. It went into production in 1948 and as over time various variants of the F-86 were developed, the versatility of the plane increased from a good weather fighter to an all weather interceptor, an aircraft carrier fighter, and a fighter bomber capable

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North American F-86 'Sabre' jet aircraft saw extensive service in the Pacific Area until the late 1950s, both stationed on island bases, such as Guam, Hawaii, Okinawa and the Philippines, as well as on aircraft carriers of the US Pacific Fleet. The F-86 was the mainstay of the Far Eastern Air Force during the Korean War. Early experiences had shown that the US propeller aircraft were no match for the Russian and Chinese MIG-15s. The F-86 changed the strategic situation as it out flew the Russian planes and dominated the skies. This fighter type in particular serves as the single best example of US aircraft characteristic of the early years of the Cold War.