F-86A Sabre

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The F-86A Sabre, America's first swept-wing jet fighter, was primarily used for air-to-air combat against MiG-15s during the Korean War (1950–1953). Primarily operating from Kimpo Air Base near Seoul, Korea, it served with the 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing. It was also stationed in Japan, operated by the Air National Guard. 
 
Key Deployment and Usage Details:
Korean War Combat: The F-86A began combat operations in December 1950, securing air superiority by shooting down 792 MiG-15s with a 10:1 victory ratio in the conflict.
Operational Bases: While based in Korea (Kimpo, Taegu, Suwon), F-86A units were initially deployed from Langley AFB, VA, and Johnson Air Base, Japan.
Role: Primarily a day-fighter, it was designed to counter the Soviet-built MiG-15.
Units: The 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing and 8th/18th Fighter-Bomber Wings (later models) utilized the Sabre.
International Use: While the F-86A specifically was a cornerstone of the Korean War effort, various F-86 models were later adopted by over 20 nations, including Japan, Spain, and West Germany.
Post-War/Service: After combat service, many F-86As served with the Air National Guard across the U.S., including in California and Nevada. 
 
The F-86A was instrumental in establishing the U.S. Air Force's dominance in the early days of jet-versus-jet combat.