The Flyvevabnet (Royal Danish Air Force) was one of three European air forces to receive Super Sabres through US Military Aid Programmes. No longer in service, they were operated by ESK 725, 727 and 730 until the arrival of Saab Drakens and GD F-16s. A two-seat F-100F is illustrated.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

Another European user of the Super Sabre, France's Armee de I'Air received 88 F-100Ds and 12 F-100Fs; the example illustrated was operating with ECU, the principal operator of the type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

One of the several F-100s employed as tar­get tugs by Flight Systems Inc under contract to the USAF.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

Colourful markings distinguish the QF-100 target drone, some 300 of which are being procured by USAF.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

The third production F-100C. This variant introduced a strengthened wing structure to allow the carriage of up to 5,000 lb (2 270 kg) of external stores on six pylons. It also had a “wet” wing, with integral fuel tanks, and provision for air-to-air refuelling.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

F-100Cs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

A two-seat F-100F in the markings of the Thunderbirds, the USAF's official aerobatic team. The team flew F-100Cs and, later, F-100Ds for many years.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

The Super Sabre was one of the first USAF fighters to display the three-tone (green, dark green and tan) camouflage introduced in the mid-'sixties after the US became involved in operations in SE Asia.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

View of Super Sabres in Danish service, showing camouflaged F-100s

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

View of the first of two YF-100A and therefore the prototype Super Sabre. Note the test instrument probe above the nose intake in the flying shot. The standard pilot extended from below the intake.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

View of the first of two YF-100A and therefore the prototype Super Sabre. Note the test instrument probe above the nose intake in the flying shot. The standard pilot extended from below the intake.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

An F-100D of the 21st TFW at Misawa, Japan, showing the later "cranked” probe that brought the nozzle closer to the pilot's line of sight.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

View of Super Sabres in Danish service, showing F-100Fs.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

The first production F-100A Super Sabre, with original short tail and short span wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

An F-100D photographed in 1959, showing the original probe for air-to-air refuelling, extending from the starboard wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

The sixth production F-100A Super Sabre, with original short tail and short span wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

North American F-100D Super Sabre

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: North American F-100 Super Sabre - СШАUSA - 1953