Republic AP-23 RF-84F Thunderflash

USAF Republic AP-23 RF-84F Thunderflash

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Original postcard caption:

"Republic's RF-84F Thunderflash high-speed reconnaissance fighter. Carries cameras in various combinations in nose. First fighter to carry tri-metrogon camera. Armed with four .50 caliber (12.7 mm) guns. Powered by 7,200 lb (3,266 kg) thrust J65 turbojet. Speed: 650 mph (1,046 kmh)."

08/12/2006. Remarks by Jack McKillop: "This RF-84F-30-RE was based at Shaw AFB, Sumter, South Carolina, USA, assigned to the 18th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Photo-Jet; 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Group; 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing; Ninth Air Force; Tactical Air Command, ca. 1954-57."


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Original postcard caption: "Republic's RF-84F Thunderflash high-speed reconnaissance fighter. Carries cameras in various combinations in nose. First fighter to carry tri-metrogon camera. Armed with four .50 caliber (12.7 mm) guns. Powered by 7,200 lb (3,266 kg) thrust J65 turbojet. Speed: 650 mph (1,046 kmh)." 08/12/2006. Remarks by Jack McKillop: "This RF-84F-30-RE was based at Shaw AFB, Sumter, South Carolina, USA, assigned to the 18th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Photo-Jet; 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Group; 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing; Ninth Air Force; Tactical Air Command, ca. 1954-57."