F-100 Super Sabre in Action

This latest title from Squadron/Signal is an all-new monograph on the F-100 Super Sabre by Larry Davis and the F-100 guru himself, David Menard. In standard practice with the 'in action' series, the authors run down the development of each version of the 'Hun' and the distinguising visual features of each version.

If you're wondering if this is a re-hash of previously published photos, I am very impressed with the imagery selected in this book. As webmaster for the F-100 Super Sabre website at www.f-100.org, I have seen quite a few F-100 photos including the 1,100+ shots we have online. With only a couple of exceptions, I haven't seen these photos before, so if you're a hun lover, you're going to love this release! As with each of the 'in action' series, the centerfold contains ten color profiles of a selection of F-100s.

Co-author David Menard did contact me to pass on the following corrections:

• Page 2: 416th was a 3rd TFW unit, not 21st in 1965 and the 405th was a Fighter Wing at Clark, not a TFW, with only two squadrons assigned, the 509th with F-102A and 510th with Huns. The three colors on noses of tanks and fuselage were not for the three squadrons, but were Laven's markings. He had 52925 done same way when the 401st sent a squadron TDY to Clark to "replace" the 510th!
• Centerfold, 222 is 56-3222, not 55-4222 which is not a Hun serial.
• Two others are on page 28, upper left photo, ordnance is Sidewinder, GAM-83 (in mid-60s designation), 750 lb bomb, CBU with nose cover on, napalm can and inert special weapon shape, not the opposite. Lower right on same page shows a GAM-83A, while caption is for a AGM-12C, a much later version.
• On page 39, Hayden Lockhart is not MIA, but came home in 1973 with the rest of POWs released that year.

This is a great reference for the modeler and aviation historian alike. While a few other titles have appeared on the shelves since this title was first released, it remains the best overview reference of the subject at a very reasonable price. You can get this title from your favorite book seller, hobby shop, or directly from Squadron Mail Order (www.squadron.com).

My sincere thanks to Squadron/Signal Publications for this review sample!