Aircraft:	North American F-86 (the star of the Korean War and still recognized as one of the nicest flying jets of all time) painted in the colorful paint scheme of the Skyblazers which was a USAF aerobatic team based in Europe in the 50's and early 60's Name: North American F-86 Sabre Category: Jet Fighters Type: Single-seat all-weather/night interceptor Wing Span: 11.30m (37ft 1in) Length: 12.29m (40ft 4in) Height: 4.57m (15ft) Powerplant: One General Electric 3402kg (7,500lb) thrust turbojet Maximum Speed: 1138km/h (707mph) Range: 1344km (835miles) Ceiling: 16640m (54,600ft) Armament: Twenty-four 69.9mm (2.75in) air to air rocket projectiles
Performance description:	High-performance, vintage fighter jet exhibitions
Signature maneuver(s):	Super-low (10 ft wing tip to ground clearance), 350 knot Sabre Photo Pass
Short bio:	Born in 1949 grew up in Eastern Long Island NY, Dale attended the University of Minnesota on a NROTC Scholarship where he earned All-American status as a member of the swim team and graduating with a BS in Biology. Captain Snodgrass retired on 6/1/99 after 26 years of Naval Service.
Career highlights/awards:	First Flight School Graduate to be selected for F-14 Tomcat training. First non-fleet experienced pilot to carrier qualify in the F-14, both day and night. 12 operational Fighter Squadron/Wing tours including command of Fighter Squadron 33 during Desert Storm and command of all the Navy's F-14's as Commander Fighter Wing Atlantic. Selected as the Navy's Fighter Pilot of the Year in 1985 Led 34 missions in Desert Storm as overall Strike or Fighter Lead Tomcat Flight Demonstration Pilot 1985-1997 Legion of Merit (3) for superior performance in positions of great responsibility Bronze Star for Leadership and Valor during Desert Storm Meritorious Service Medal (2) for exceptional service in a position of senior leadership Air Medal (3) for Valor during Desert Storm Navy Commendation Medal (3) for Valor during Desert Storm

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