Austria
As the Cold War heightened, Austria found it needed stronger defence forces and looked for combat capable aircraft. It approached a fellow neutral state, Sweden, with a view to purchasing surplus aircraft. The Austrians selected former RSwAF F86s in preference to J29 Tunnan fighters, ordering 24 Sabres in 1958, which were delivered in April 1959. They served with the Austrians until retired in 1975.
Eire
In the 1950s Ireland's fighter force consisted of a small batch of aging converted Seafires. To replace them the IAAC needed a modern jet fighter and eventually purchased 12 Sabre 4s from the RAF, which would enter service at Baldonnel in 1957. They would go on to serve until 1976 when they were finally replaced by Mirage III aircraft.
Finland
Following WW2 Finland operated a mix of Eastern and Western designed aircraft. Among the types tested was the Canadair Sabre 6. After deliberation, Finland ordered 24 aircraft, which were delivered from 1958. The Sabres served alongside old WW 2 types, and DH Vampires purchased from the UK. Following the delivery of Folland Gnats and Mig21s, the Sabres were used for training duties, serving as advanced trainers, and refresher aircraft for reserve pilots. They were retired in 1968
Spain
Much of Spain's fighter force was F86F Sabres, so it was only natural that F86Ds would also be provided for air defence duties, with a delivery of former USAF aircraft in 1958. Spain operated 56 Sabre Ds until 1969, when F4C Phantoms entered service to replace them
Sweden
The SAAB 21 turned out to be something of a failure, leading Sweden to need a new jet fighter. The F86 was seen as the perfect solution, and 40 were purchased as a stopgap aircraft until newer Hunters and SAAB designs could be put into service. They were replaced by later SAAB 32 Lansens and Hunters. During their service most were equipped for use of AIM9B Sidewinder missiles. After retirement some were sold to Austria
Switzerland
Switzerland selected the Sabre as its replacement for the DH Vampire and would eventually purchase 70 F86Fs. These saw service from 1958 until the early 1980s, when they were replaced by Northrop F5Es.
