A fighter jet that has become a historic symbol of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is restored and ready to be placed in downtown Goldsboro, North Carolina again. Sarah Finch has more.
After 20 months of restoration, the 4th Fighter Wing will return an F-86 Sabre static display to the city of Goldsboro.
This jet was on display outside the Goldsboro Police Department for several years until February 2014, when it was transported to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base for refurbishing. Base officials say the restoration project took 644 total man hours and saved the city more than $80,000 dollars.
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Media Operations Technical Sergeant Phillip Butterfield.
“We’re proud to be in a community that supports our airmen. I mean, the type of mission that we do here is incredibly essential. And we accomplish this mission every day. This project represents the long-standing relationship and collaborative efforts between the Air Force and the Goldsboro community.”
The jet will be placed in a new location on the north side of the East Ash St. traffic circle.
For Public Radio East – I’m Sarah Finch.
