4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing Sabre FU# Guide (1950-1957)
 

FU-000 to FU-199
 
 

 

FU-066 (s/n 49-1066) F-86A-5-NA

335th FIS; writeoff on 3-24-1952
 

Circumstances of Loss: Code: M Operational due to enemy action, but includes failure of oxygen systems and explosions.

[335th on 03.24.1952] (Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)
 
 

 

FU-070 (s/n 49-1070) F-86A-5-NA

335th FIS

Year: 1952

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)

Year: 1952

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)

Fighting Aircraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-QtGET0na4
 
 

 

FU-073 (s/n 49-1073) F-86A-5-NA

334th FIS
 
 
 

 

FU-080 (s/n 49-1080) F-86A-5-NA

334th FIS; writeoff on 5-20-1951
 

Circumstances of Loss: Code: N Operational on a combat mission, not enemy action Cause: Ammo exploded

[334th Pilot: Nelson on 05.20.1951 Status: Uninjured] (Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)

Year: 1951

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)

Fighting Aircraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-QtGET0na4
 
 

 

FU-083 (s/n 49-1083) F-86A-5-NA

335th FIS; writeoff on 12-28-1951 Pilot: Starkweather
 

KORWALD Circumstances of Loss: Damaged by MiGs appox 35 mi S of Antung, crashed enroute to home base, no egress noed

[335th 1/Lt. Ward L. Starkweather on 12.28.1951 Status: RCV]
 
 

 

FU-088 (s/n 49-1088) F-86A-5-NA

335th FIS; writeoff on 3-24-1952 "Little Egghead"
 

Circumstances of Loss: Code: M Operational due to enemy action, but includes failure of oxygen systems and explosions. Cause: MiG-15 damage

[335th on 03.24.1952 Status: Uninjured] (Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)
 
 

 

FU-089 (s/n 49-1089) F-86A-5-NA
336th FIS; writeoff on 5-10-1951 "Punkin Head" Pilot: Hitt
 

Circumstances of Loss: Code: N Operational on a combat mission, not enemy action Cause: Hydraulics

[336th Pilot: Hitt on 05.10.1951 Status: Uninjured] (Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)

Year: 1951

F-86 Sabre (by Aircraft Films - DVD 2004)

Year: 1951

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)

FU-089 number under De Ramblin Rebel; front of sabre on right side of photo.

North American F-86 SabreJet DAY FIGHTERS (WARBIRD TECH SERIES, Volume 3)
 
 

 

FU-093 (s/n 49-1093) F-86A-5-NA

335th FIS; writeoff on 4-1-1951
 

Circumstances of Loss: Code: N Operational on a combat mission, not enemy action Cause: MiG-15

[335th on 04.01.1951 Status: unconfirmed] (Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)
 
 

 

FU-098 (s/n 49-1098) F-86A-5-NA
335th FIS; writeoff on 7-29-1951
 

Circumstances of Loss: Code: M Operational due to enemy action, but includes failure of oxygen systems and explosions. Cause: MiG-15

[335th on 07.29.1951 Status: Ejected OK] (Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)

FU-098 is on the left. Year: 1951

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)
 
 

 

FU-100 (s/n 49-1100) F-86A-5-NA

335th FIS; writeoff on 12-18-1950 @ Johnson AB Pilot: Johansen
 
 
 

 

FU-109 (s/n 49-1109) F-86A-5-NA
334th FIS; writeoff on 10-24-1951 Pilot: Wicks
 

Circumstances of Loss: Code: M Operational due to enemy action, but includes failure of oxygen systems and explosions Cause: MiG-15

[336th on 10.24.1951 Status: POW] (Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)

(Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)

(Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)

(F-86 Sabres of the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing - Thomspon)
 
 

 

FU-110 (s/n 49-1110) F-86A-5-NA

335th FIS; "Miss Kumsum Mo"

FU-110 is far left. Year: 1952

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)

Ward Hitt Photo Collection

(F-86 Sabres of the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing - Thomspon)
 
 

 

FU-113 (s/n 49-1113) F-86A-5-NA

336th FIS; writeoff 9-26-1951 Pilot: Barnett
 

KORWALD Circumstances of Loss: Flight of four F-86s, shot down by MiG over Sinuiju at approx 1010L

[336th 1/Lt. Carl G. Barnett, Jr. on 09.26.1951 Status: MIA]
 
 

 

FU-123 (s/n 49-1123) F-86A-5-NA

4th FIG; writeoff on 5-18-1952 Pilot: Sharp
 

KORWALD Circumstances of Loss: Downed by MiGs, successful bail out at mouth of Yalu River, rescued

[336th Capt. Herbert E. Sharp on 05.18.1952 Status: RSC]
 
 

 

FU-127 (s/n 49-1127) F-86A-5-NA

334th FIS

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:F-86A_C-124A_Korea_1951.jpeg

Description: A North American F-86A-5-NA Sabre (s/n 49-1127) from the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing at an airfield in Korea, probably Suwon, in 1951. In the background is a Douglas C-124A Globemaster II (s/n 49-256) from the 315th Air Division (Combat Cargo).


Original caption: "A tiny F-86 "Sabre" jet of the U.S. Air Forces 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing in Korea is dwarfed by a giant C-124 "Globemaster II" which has airlifted a heavy tonnage of priority combat supplies to this Korean airstrip. Unity in the overall mission of the U.S. Far East Air Force is exemplified--FEAF transports of the 315th Air Division (Combat Cargo) daily airlift vital aircraft parts to keep the fighters operational; the fighters in turn maintain UN air supremacy which protects airfields from hostile aircraft attack."

Thanks to David Howman for the reference of this photo.
 
 

 

FU-128 (s/n 49-1128) F-86A-5-NA

335th FIS, 336th FIS

FU-128 tail shown right.

(F-86 Sabres of the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing - Thomspon)
 
 

 

FU-129 (s/n 49-1129) F-86A-5-NA

336th FIS, 334th FIS; "Minimum Effort" "Lady Luck"

Year: 1951

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)

(Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)

Yearbook 1952

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)
 
 

 

FU-130 (s/n 49-1130) F-86A-5-NA
336th FIS; writeoff on 6-5-1951 Pilot: Hanson
 

KORWALD Circumstances of Loss: Jettisoned external fuel tanks, crashed on take-off .5 mi off end of runway at Suwon K-13

[336th 1/Lt. Thomas C. Hanson on 06.05.1951 Status: RCV]

(Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)
 
 

 

FU-132 (s/n 49-1132) F-86A-5-NA

336th FIS

4th Fighter Interceptor Wing yearbook - 1952

FU-132 is the furthest left tail showing.

(F-86 Sabres of the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing - Thomspon)
 
 

 

FU-139 (s/n 49-1139) F-86A-5-NA

4th FIG; writeoff on 9-9-1952 Pilot: Dunlap
 

Circumstances of Loss: Code: M Operational due to enemy action, but includes failure of oxygen systems and explosions. Cause: Flameout

[4th FIG on 09.09.1952 Status: Uninjured] (Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)
 
 

 

FU-140 (s/n 49-1140) F-86A-5-NA
334th FIS; write on 3-24-1952 Pilot: Carey
 

KORWALD Circumstances of Loss: 4 F-86s attacked 3 MiG-15s, jumped by 2 more MiGs, acft disappeared

[334th 1/Lt. James D. Carey on 03.24.1952 Status: MIA]
 
 

 

FU-142 (s/n 49-1142) F-86A-5-NA
335th FIS

Year: 1952

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)

Footage Farm LTD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf1uyi-qq0I

 
 
 

 

FU-147 (s/n 49-1147) F-86A-5-NA
336th FIS; writeoff on 10-16-1951 Pilot: Kotek
 

Circumstances of Loss: Code: M Operational due to enemy action, but includes failure of oxygen systems and explosions. Cause: Fuel

[335th Pilot: Kotek on 10.16.1951 Status: Rescued] (Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)

F-86 Sabre (by Aircraft Films - DVD 2004)
 
 

 

FU-156 (s/n 48-156) F-86A-5-NA

4th FIG

North American F-86 SabreJet DAY FIGHTERS (WARBIRD TECH SERIES, Volume 3)
 
 

 

FU-158 (s/n 49-1158) F-86A-5-NA
335th FIS, 336th FIS; "Big Sam's"

(4th Fighter Interceptor Wing yearbook - 1952)

(4th Fighter Interceptor Wing yearbook - 1952)

Year: 1951

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)
 
 

 

FU-159 (s/n 49-1159) F-86A-5-NA

334th FIS; writeoff on 12-13-1951 Pilot: Hogue
 

KORWALD Circumstances of Loss: Ingested debris from downed MiG, bailed out near Cho-do

[336th Capt. Ken D. Chandler on 12.13.1951 Status: RSC]
 
 

 

FU-166 (s/n 49-1166) F-86A-5-NA

4th FIG; writeoff on 11-28-1951 Pilot: Regger
 

Circumstances of Loss: Code: A Accident Cause: Hit object

[4th FIG Pilot: Reeser on 11.28.1951 Status: @ Yokata AB] (Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)
 
 

 

FU-173 (s/n 49-1173) F-86A-5-NA

334th FIS; writeoff on 4-3-1951 "Little Stinker"
 

Circumstances of Loss: Code: P Cause unknown during a mission Cause: Fuel

[334th Pilot: Shirlaw on 04.03.1951 Status: POW] (Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)
 
 

 

FU-175 (s/n 49-1175) F-86A-5-NA

336th FIS; "Peg O' My Heart" "Paul's Mig Killer" Pilot: Fields

(F-86 Sabres of the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing - Thomspon)

(F-86 Sabres of the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing - Thomspon)

FU-175 (s/n 49-1175) "Peg-O-My-Heart" / "Tiger"
 
 

 

FU-176 (s/n 49-1176) F-86A-5-NA

335th FIS; writeoff on 12-20-1950 Pilot: Bach
 

KORWALD Circumstances of Loss: 8 F-86s vs. 13 MiG-15s, downed by MiG 25 mi fm Sauchon at approx. 0900L

[335th Capt. Lawrence V. Bach, Jr. on 12.22.1950 Status: RMC]

Facebook Photo. FU-176 on right.

 
 

 

FU-178 (s/n 49-1178) F-86A-5-NA
336th FIS; writeoff on 6-21-1952 Pilot: Frick
 

KORWALD Circumstances of Loss: 4 MiG-15s vs. 4 F-86s, downed by MiGs 3 mi S of Uiju

[336th 2/Lt. Vance R. Frick on 06.21.1952 Status: RMC]

"Marilyn", third sabre in with the red nose, is FU-178.

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)

(F-86 Sabres of the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing - Thomspon)

FU-178 is second from left side of picture.

(Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)
 
 

 

FU-180 (s/n 49-1180) F-86A-5-NA
336th FIS; "Squanee" "Little Butch"

FU-180 is in the front. Year: 1952

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)
 
 

 

FU-183 (s/n 48-183) F-86A-5-NA

335th FIS, 336th FIS

(Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)

 

FU-183 in last jet in photo.

Ward Hitt Photo Collection (NASM)
 
 

 

FU-184 (s/n 49-1184) F-86A-5-NA
4th FIG; writeoff on 12-4-1951 "Miss Behaving"

North American F-86 SabreJet DAY FIGHTERS (WARBIRD TECH SERIES, Volume 3)

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)
 
 

 

FU-187 (s/n 48-187) F-86A-5-NA

334th FIS (15th TRS as RF-86A); "Nancy" Pilot: Jones

Sabre Jet Classics (Vol 3, No 2) Spring 1995

Sabre Jet Classics (Vol 3, No 2) Spring 1995

Sabre Jet Classics (Vol 3, No 2) Spring 1995

Frank Meyers Photo Collection Every Man A Tiger
 
 

 

FU-191 (s/n 49-1191) F-86A-5-NA
334th FIS; writeoff on 1-25-1952 Pilot: Schuckler
 

KORWALD Circumstances of Loss: Lost power, flame out, successful air start, engine failed on approach, crashed.

[334th 1/Lt. Howard J. Schuckler on 01.25.1952 Status: INJ]

(Mig Alley - Sabres vs. MiGs Over Korea - Thompson and McLaren)
 
 

 

FU-193 (s/n 49-1193) F-86A-5-NA
334th FIS

(F-86 Sabre Aces of the 4th Fighter Wing - Thomspon)

4th Fighter Interceptor Wing yearbook - 1952

4th Fighter Interceptor Wing yearbook - 1952

(F-86 Sabres of the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing - Thomspon)
 
 

 

FU-195 (s/n 48-195) F-86A-5-NA

334th FIS (15th TRS as RF-86A); writeoff on 11-21-1952 "Sylvester" Pilot: Jones

Sabre Jet Classics (Vol 3, No 2) Spring 1995

(The 4th Fighter Wing in the Korean War - Larry Davis)
 
 

 

FU-196 (s/n 48-196) F-86A-5-NA

labeled as 4th FIG by Ralph Sorenson as it might have been originally?

Note: Photo of plane is after its service as a part of the 4th FIG.

Sabre Jet Classics (Vol 3, No 2) Spring 1995

Note: Photo of plane is after its service as a part of the 4th FIG.

Ralph Sorensons Photo Collection Every Man A Tiger

Clyde Voss's Photo Collection Every Man A Tiger

Note: Photo of plane is after its service as a part of the 4th FIG.

RF-86A 48-196, the first of the 'Ashtrays' - it arrived at Kimpo in April 1952.

http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Arts/Art3551.htm
 
 

 

FU-199 (s/n 49-1199) F-86A-5-NA
334th FIS
 

KORWALD Circumstances of Loss: om combat mission over North Korea, downed by MiG, 4 F-86s attacked by 4 MiG-15s in Sinanju area at 1140L, acft based out of K-44

[334th 1/Lt. Charles D. Hogue on 12.13.1951 Status: MIA]
 
 

 

 

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