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Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
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The Republic F-84F Thunderstreak is an American swept-wing turbojet-powered fighter-bomber. The RF-84F Thunderflash is variant of the F-84F that was designed for photo reconnaissance.
USAF F-84F Thunderstreak
USAF F-84F Thunderstreak
YF-84F and YRF-84F prototypes in 1952. Note the early style wing root jet intakes, which were eventually only retained on the RF-84F, due to the need
YF-84F and YRF-84F prototypes in 1952. Note the early style wing root jet intakes, which were eventually only retained on the RF-84F, due to the need to fit cameras in the nose. The standard F-84F reverted to the original nose intake due to a loss of thrust from the wing root intakes.
RF-84F Thunderflash, the reconnaissance version of the F-84F. Note the unique articulation of the canopy, which is mounted on a pair of hydraulic rams
RF-84F Thunderflash, the reconnaissance version of the F-84F. Note the unique articulation of the canopy, which is mounted on a pair of hydraulic rams and a lever arm, allowing it to automatically pivot up and backwards behind the cockpit.
Instrument panel in the F-84F cockpit
Instrument panel in the F-84F cockpit
North American F-86 Sabre
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The North American F-86 Sabre, sometimes called the Sabrejet, is a transonic, jet-powered fighter aircraft. Produced by North American Aviation, the Sabre is best known as the United States' first swe
Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
…photo reconnaissance. The design was originally intended to be a relatively simple upgrade to the F-84 Thunderjet to make it more competitive with the F-86 Sabre, differing largely in the use of a swept-wing and tail. Given the small number of changes, it was assigned the next model letter in the F-84 series…
An F-86 Sabre during a Heritage Flight over Davis–Monthan AFB
An F-86 Sabre during a Heritage Flight over Davis–Monthan AFB
Jackie Cochran in the cockpit of the Canadair Sabre with Chuck Yeager
Jackie Cochran in the cockpit of the Canadair Sabre with Chuck Yeager
PAF "Falcons" make a world record in 1958 with 16 F-86s.
PAF "Falcons" make a world record in 1958 with 16 F-86s.
F-86 Sabre at the National Air and Space Museum in livery of 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing
F-86 Sabre at the National Air and Space Museum in livery of 4th Fighter-Interceptor Wing