Classic Korean War Type B-8 Jet Fighter Stick by Guardian as Used in F-86 Sabre

Classic Korean War Type B-8 Jet Fighter Stick by Guardian as used in F-86 Sabre, nicely mounted for display. The stick has a connection plug in between the grip and the bottom portion that meets with the wooden base. This model was used in the F-86 Sabre jet fighter, which began flying in 1947 and was retired in 1980. The Sabre was the premier fighter aircraft during the Korean War. The F-86 was more effective at incredibly high speeds than the opposition's aircraft and outmaneuvered them almost every time. Great emphasis has been given to the level of training, combat aggressiveness, and experience of the pilots who flew the F-86, many who were WWII trained pilots. "By the end of hostilities, F-86 pilots were credited with shooting down 792 MiGs for a loss of only 78 Sabres, a victory ratio of 10:1" (Wiki article on F-86)

Circa Korean War Era

Approximately Fighter Stick 12" tall x 3" at widest area; Base 6 ½" x 6 ½" x 1 ½"

Aluminum, brass, resin; base: wood with green felt bottom.

Guardian maker mark (G inside shield).

This is from a USAF aircraft items collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay TRVAGJX TREEX14 LCIEX2/15 SLDAJX4/15 SCBEX11/15

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The stick has some small spots of light wear only.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.