[John Youngs]

F-86E Sabre 1/48 Die Cast Model "California Boomerang," 146th Fighter-Interceptor Wing Featuring the markings of "California Boomerang," the F-86E flown by 146th Fighter-Interceptor Wing pilot 1st Lt. John Conroy when he completed the first sunrise to sunset round trip - in 11 hours, 26 minutes - between the west and east coasts of the U.S. on May 21, 1955, this 1/48 scale die cast model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a bubble canopy, auxiliary fuel tanks, extended landing gear with real rubber tires, and more. Measures 10" long with a 9¼" wingspan and arrives ready to display. #0094296 This is from Historic Aviation - It looks exactly like a "typical" Armour/FM F-86 Sabre. Does ANYONE know anything about this plane - is it new? Has it been produced strictly for H.A.?? I cannot find ANY reference for it ANYWHERE else - period! Nothing on Google under Armour F-86, or "California Boomerang", or any other reference!! Any ideas??? - JY

[Armour Addict]

Originally Posted by John Youngs

As discussed via mail I am pretty positive that this is an 2008 model from FM/A. I checked the page and found several other models I haven't seen before. Therefor I can only draw the conclusion that these in fact are what is coming for 2008.

JP already posted a list here:

2008 FM Listing at Historic Avation ?

Furthermore I guess sombody at H.A. pulled a major Homer since FMs 2008 lineup is supposed to be secret till at least Febuary!

AA

[John Youngs]

Originally Posted by Armour Addict

As discussed via mail I am pretty positive that this is an 2008 model from FM/A. I checked the page and found several other models I haven't seen before. Therefor I can only draw the conclusion that these in fact are what is coming for 2008.

JP already posted a list here:

2008 FM Listing at Historic Avation ?

Furthermore I guess sombody at H.A. pulled a major Homer since FMs 2008 lineup is supposed to be secret till at least Febuary!

AA

Armour Addict - Could you please list the other aircraft you saw listed in Historical Aviation that you think might be Armour models? The above F-86 is the only one I've found, but then I only took a relative "cursory" look - nothing specific or intense. What other ones have you found?? - Also, do you think the above-listed model will eventually be listed by Armour, or do you think this one might be a limited edition, for H.A. only...?? - JY