Word: 86s
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Dates: during 1951-1951
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...Lake, the Air Force's proving ground in California, and were reputed to be even faster. Russia's vaunted MIG-15, which had "walked away" from F80 Shooting Stars in Korea, is certainly almost as fast as the Sabre (and may be equally fast), but the F-86s were touted as sturdier, more maneuverable and harder-hitting. The F-86s in Korea belonged to the 4th Fighter Group, commanded by Colonel John Meyer, leading European theater ace of World...