Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series, HA4309, Sabre Mk.6 23679/AX-679, No. 421 Sqn., RCAF 1958.
The RCAF 421 Squadron “Red Indian”
was formed in April 1942 and equipped with the Spitfire Mk. Va’s. After WWII the
squadron settled at RAF Station Odiham, England and flew Vampires and Meteors. During the 1950’s
NATO considered the largest air threat in Central Europe were Soviet
made MiG-15, 17, 19 and 21’s.
In response in late September 1952 the 421
Squadron was equipped with
the Canadair Sabre and stationed at Grostenquin, France with the 2 (F) Wing of the RCAF until August 1963.
In June 1956 the 421 received the new Sabre Mk. 6.
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