USAF Aces of the Korean War - Vet Day Special

**dwalter** · #1 11-11-2010, 11:41 AM

Hey fellow paper model lovers. Just released! Three collections comprising 36 of the US Air Force aces of the "Forgotten War". Each series comes with 12 complete 1:48 F-86 Sabrejets based on Roman Vasyliev's original excellent design.

Special Veteran's Day sale! Each series is only $10.00 today. Regular price will be $15.00 each.

Here's where to find these great offerings:
1/48 F-86F Sabre Kit Korean War Aces 51st Fighter Wing
http://ecardmodels.com/product_info.php?products_id=1718

1/48 F-86F Sabre Kit Korean War Aces 4th Fighter Wing Pt 1
http://ecardmodels.com/product_info.php?products_id=1716

1/48 F-86F Sabre Kit Korean War Aces 4th Fighter Wing Pt 2
http://ecardmodels.com/product_info.php?products_id=1717

Each plane is the result of extensive research to faithfully present an accurate model of the original aircraft.

The kits are available for immediate download from ecardmodels.com.

Best regards to all, and thanks to our veterans,
Doug Walter
Adirondack Aircraft

**dwalter** · #2 11-11-2010, 11:56 AM

This series contains the aircraft of the following pilots:
Capt. Joseph M. McConnell of 39th FIS with 16 victories
Capt. Harold E. Fischer of 39th FIS with 10 victories
Capt. Cecil G. Foster of 16th FIS with 9 victories
Lt. Col. George I. Ruddell of 39th FIS with 8 victories
1st Lt. Henry Buttelman of 25th FIS with 7 victories
Col. Francis S. "Gabby" Gabreski of 25th FIS with 6.5 victories
Maj. John F. Bolt of 39th FIS with 6 victories
Maj. William T. Whisner of 25th FIS with 5.5 victories
Col. Robert P. Baldwin of 25th FIS with 5 victories
Capt. Iven C. Kincheloe of 25th FIS with 5 victories
Capt. Dolphin "Dolph" D. Overton of 16th FIS with 5 victories
Maj. William Westcott of 25th FIS with 5 victories

**dwalter** · #3 11-11-2010, 12:04 PM

This series contains the aircraft of the following pilots:
Maj. James Jabara of 334th FIS with 15 victories
Capt. Manuel "Pete" Fernandez of 334th FIS with 14.5 victories
Maj. George A. Davis of 334th FIS with 14 victories
Col. Royal N. Baker of 334th FIS with 13 victories
Lt. Col. Vermont Garrison of 335th FIS with 10 victories
Maj. Frederick C. "Boots" Blesse of 334th FIS with 10 victories
Col. James K. Johnson of 335th FIS with 10 victories
Capt. Lonnie R. Moore of 335th FIS with 10 victories
Capt. Ralph S. Parr of 334th FIS with 10 victories
Maj. James Robinson "Robbie" Risner of 336th FIS with 8 victories
Capt. Cliffird Jolley of 335th FIS with 7 victories
Capt. Leonard W. Lilley of 334th FIS with 7 victories

**dwalter** · #4 11-11-2010, 12:12 PM

This series contains the aircraft of the following pilots:
Lt. Col. George L. Jones of 336th FIS with 6.5 victories
Maj. Winton W. Marshall of 334th FIS with 6.5 victories
Capt. Robert J. Love of 335th FIS with 6 victories
Col. Harrison R. Thyng of 335th FIS with 5 victories
Maj. Richard D. Creighton of 335th FIS with 5 victories
Capt. Clyde A. Curtin of 335th FIS with 5 victories
Capt. Ralph D. "Hoot" Gibson of 335th FIS with 5 victories
Capt. Robert T. Latshaw of 335th FIS with 5 victories
Maj. Felix Asla of 336th FIS with 4 victories
Capt. Clay C. Keen of 336th with 3 victories
Col. Glenn T. Eaglestrom of 334th FIS with 3 victories
Maj. James P. Hagerstrom of 67th FBG with 8.5 victories

**cgutzmer** · #5 11-11-2010, 12:51 PM

Lookin good doug!

**Wyvern** · #6 11-13-2010, 03:13 PM

Indeed! These are great!

Wyvern

**Rick Thomson** · #7 11-13-2010, 04:46 PM

How about one of these?

Wings over the Yalu: Canadian Sabre pilots pioneer a new era in jet-fighter combat | Esprit de Corps | Find Articles at BNET

Granted we only had 20 odd pilots flying swords, but they did bring down a total of 9 Migs.

**Zakopious** · #8 11-14-2010, 07:56 AM

It is also interesting to read about the Russian Aces who flew during the Korean War.

See: Russian Aces of the Korean War - MiG-15 Pilots versus USAF F-86s