This Sabre 6 was manufactured by Canadair Limited in Montreal in February 1955. The aircraft was transferred from the RCAF to the Museum’s collection in April 1964. It is finished in the markings of No. 444 “Cobra” Squadron.
Canadair Sabre 6
In 1948 the RCAF chose the North American F-86 Sabre as its next fighter. They were built by Canadair in Montreal. Early Sabres were similar to their American counterparts, but the Sabre 5 and Sabre 6 had Canadian-designed-and-built Orenda engines.