OT: 11/04/2006 (SAT): Two shows relate to F-86 Sabre on History Channel

freewing · 11-03-2006, 05:10 PM

for fans love old jet birds ...

Heavy Metal: F-86 Sabre--Jet Strike!
On History Channel
Saturday, November 4 09:00AM ET/PT

"Developed from jet technology captured from the Germans after WWII, the F-86 approached speeds of Mach 1. First deployed during the Korean War, the F-86 battled the Soviet-made MiG-15, achieving a 15-1 kill ratio over the superior-designed Soviet craft."

freewing · 11-03-2006, 05:12 PM

Dogfights: 03 - MiG Alley
On History Channel (repeat many many times)
Friday, November 03 10:00 PM ET/PT
Saturday, November 04 02:00AM, 04:00PM ET/PT
Sunday, November 05 10:00PM ET/PT
Monday, November 06 02:00AM ET/PT
Wednesday, November 08 11:00PM ET/PT
Thursday, November 09 03:00AM ET/PT

"Viewers will feel like they're in the battle, facing the enemy, while watching this new series that recreates famous battles using state of the art computer graphics. US Air Force fighter pilots risk their lives flying sleek F-86 Sabres above "MiG Alley", the most dangerous piece of sky in the Korean War. The high-speed twists and turns of history's first jet dogfights pit American aces Robbie Risner and Ralph Parr in the battles of their lives against nimble Russian-built MiG-15 fighters. First-hand accounts, rare archival footage and original shooting will supplement the remarkable computer graphics. Tank, helicopter, ship and submarine battles will also be included."

D-AIHC · 11-04-2006, 10:27 AM

The Sabre is a real classic! ! I have seen it flew in demo with F-16 and P-51.

Gray Trees on a Hill · 11-04-2006, 10:59 AM

This new Dogfight series is some excellent stuff! Highly recommended.

planemark · 11-04-2006, 02:09 PM

The F-86 is an awesome bird. Tragically, a few years ago out here in Colorado at the Jefferson County Airport, a gentleman was flying a Sabre in a demonstration and something went awry. He was unable to pull out of a low level maneuver and crashed in a huge fireball. That airport has not since hosted a major airshow. I may try to watch this show.

11-03-2006, 05:10 PM	#1
freewing Jetliner Collector Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 1,148	OT: 11/04/2006 (SAT): Two shows relate to F-86 Sabre on History Channel for fans love old jet birds ... Heavy Metal: F-86 Sabre--Jet Strike! On History Channel Saturday, November 4 09:00AM ET/PT "Developed from jet technology captured from the Germans after WWII, the F-86 approached speeds of Mach 1. First deployed during the Korean War, the F-86 battled the Soviet-made MiG-15, achieving a 15-1 kill ratio over the superior-designed Soviet craft."

11-04-2006, 10:27 AM	#3
D-AIHC Essen Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,192	The Sabre is a real classic! ! I have seen it flew in demo with F-16 and P-51. __________________ Lufthansa - Star Alliance member since 1997

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11-03-2006, 05:12 PM	#2
freewing Jetliner Collector Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dallas, Texas, USA Posts: 1,148	Dogfights: 03 - MiG Alley On History Channel (repeat many many times) Friday, November 03 10:00 PM ET/PT Saturday, November 04 02:00AM, 04:00PM ET/PT Sunday, November 05 10:00PM ET/PT Monday, November 06 02:00AM ET/PT Wednesday, November 08 11:00PM ET/PT Thursday, November 09 03:00AM ET/PT "Viewers will feel like they're in the battle, facing the enemy, while watching this new series that recreates famous battles using state of the art computer graphics. US Air Force fighter pilots risk their lives flying sleek F-86 Sabres above "MiG Alley", the most dangerous piece of sky in the Korean War. The high-speed twists and turns of history's first jet dogfights pit American aces Robbie Risner and Ralph Parr in the battles of their lives against nimble Russian-built MiG-15 fighters. First-hand accounts, rare archival footage and original shooting will supplement the remarkable computer graphics. Tank, helicopter, ship and submarine battles will also be included."

11-04-2006, 10:59 AM	#4
Gray Trees on a Hill Senior Collector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Age: 51 Posts: 365	This new Dogfight series is some excellent stuff! Highly recommended.

11-04-2006, 02:09 PM	#5
planemark Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 216	The F-86 is an awesome bird. Tragically, a few years ago out here in Colorado at the Jefferson County Airport, a gentleman was flying a Sabre in a demonstration and something went awry. He was unable to pull out of a low level maneuver and crashed in a huge fireball. That airport has not since hosted a major airshow. I may try to watch this show.