5x6x2.25" tall tin litho plane comes in box w/paper label on the lid. 1950s. Lid has one corner split and pair of additional .5" tears on left side panel. Box remains tight and VF. Plane is nicely detailed w/image of pilot in cockpit and wings are marked w/"USAF" and insignia while body is marked "F-86." On either side of the plane's nose are plastic inserts for viewing sparks although flint is missing. Friction mechanism still works. Front edge of right wing has a few minor bends as assembled. Still N. Mint as issued.