You’re absolutely right! He zapped it. I’ve got the NASM website showing the same information though, so I’ll try again.
http://www.nasm.si.edu/research/aero/aircraft/NAF-86.htm
Nice job with the explanation, he seems to have come around and has been big about it. The page now begrudgingly accepts the F-86 version of events.
Bruce: That wiki discussion on the Comet is nuts. I can’t wait to see if that story gets published in any way. It’s quite incredible.