This aircraft shell was based on the F-86 fighter.  I think it was designated the F-70 (I can't remember!)  It was experimental only.  It was designed to be carried in the bomb bay of a B-36.  Note the slanted wings in the bottom picture of this series.  The idea was to be able to deploy and later recover this aircraft from the B-36 while in flight.

You can see it's current condition.  The plan is to someday restore this aircraft and display it with the B-36.  I was told that this time frame would be between 10-15 years.  I hope to be able to see it in the museum someday!


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