F-86 Sabre - A New Arrival | US Air Force F-86 VS Soviet MiG-15 | First MiG Kill

In early November 1950, Soviet MiG-15s emerged as a formidable challenge to the United Nations air forces. These jets strategically positioned just across the Yalu River within Chinese territory, could swiftly enter North Korean airspace. The United States Air Force was bending every effort to get more modern jet fighters to Korea. On November 8, a decisive order was issued to deploy an F-86A Sabre wing to Korea. The U.S. Air Force subsequently instructed the 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing to begin preparations for an immediate overseas deployment. The tankers, carrying the 336th Squadron, departed San Francisco the week of 15 November. The Sabres were lashed to the top deck and covered with a light film of oil. The USS Cape Esperance, with forty-nine Sabres and several F-84Es tied down to the flight deck, left San Diego on November 23. The ground crews and tech reps went with the airplanes. But the pilots went to Travis AFB. and were flown to Japan. In the event, the 336th’s airplanes arrived in Yokohama, Japan, aboard the tankers on December 5, while Cape Esperance did not arrive until December 10. At 1405 hours, Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Hinton, piloting the F-86A-5 “Squanee”, led a flight of four Sabres as they lifted off the runway at Kimpo Air Base. Accompanying him were Captain "Mo" Pitts, Captain Ray Janaczek, and Lieutenant Paul Bryce. The formation flew north, heading toward a patrol zone near Sinuiju, just across the Yalu River from the Chinese air base at Antung. At a range of 1,200 feet, Hinton fired a long burst and hit the second MiG-15 in its right wing and fuselage. The MiG began smoking and Hinton realized he had outrun his wingman. The MiG-15 that was shot down had been piloted by Lieutenant Colonel Ia. N. Efromeenko. Stay tuned for our upcoming video series on MiG Alley! If you enjoyed the content, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment to help support us in creating more high-quality videos. #history #militaryhistory #koreanwar #militaryarchive #militaryaviationhistory