Republic F-84F Thunderstreak - TAM, Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

The Republic F-84F Thunderstreak was an American-built swept-wing turbojet fighter-bomber. While an evolutionary development of the straight-wing F-84 Thunderjet, the F-84F was a new design. The RF-84F Thunderflash was a photo reconnaissance version.

The F-84F "Thunderstreak" was much improved over earlier models and benefited from much of the data gathered in the post war high speed research flights. The "F" model incorporates such aerodynamic improvements as swept back wings, tail and elevator surfaces, a smaller canopy and a redesigned windscreen. With these improvements, the F-84F was introduced in 1949 as a competitor to the North American Aviation F-86 "Sabre."

The "F" model was first flown in November of 1952, with first delivery to front line Tactical Air Command squadrons on 12 May 1954. When production ceased in August of 1957, a total of 7,889 F-84s of all models were built; 3428 F-84Fs.

In 1964, the "Thunderstreak" was transferred to Air National Guard units while front line squadrons re-equipped with the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 "Phantom.” The F-84F was operated by Air National Guard units until final type phase out in 1971.

This aircraft, F-84F-30-RE s/n 52-6359, was assigned to the 31st Strategic Fighter Wing, Turner AFB, GA, in June 1955; in 1957 it was featured in the John Wayne film, "Jet Pilot"; in May 1958 assigned to the Arizona ANG, 152nd Fighter Squadron, Tucson, AZ; in June 1958 assigned to the Illinois ANG, 169th Fighter Squadron (182nd FBW), Peoria, IL; in December 1962 assigned to the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing, MacDill AFB, FL; in May 1964 assigned to the Indiana ANG, 122nd Tactical Fighter Group, Baer Field, IN; in September 1972 was dropped from USAF inventory; was obtained by the Museum in March 1988 from a vocational school in Topeka, KS. The aircraft was in need of a total restoration prior to being displayed.

Specifications:
Crew: 1
Power Plant: 1× 7,220 lbf Wright J65-W-3 turbojet
Dimensions:
- Span: 33' 7"
- Length: 43' 5"
- Height: 14' 5"
Weight:
- Empty: 13,830 lb
- Maximum: 28,000 lb
Performance:
- Speed:
- - Max: 695 mph @ ft
- - Cruise: 535 mph
- Range: 810 miles
- Ceiling: 46,000 ft
- Climb: 8,200 fpm
Armament:
- Guns: 6× 50-cal Browning M3 machine guns
- Internal:
- External: Up to 6,000 lb of rockets and bombs, including one Mk 7 nuclear bomb

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Republic F-84F Thunderstreak Tail Number: (S/N): s/n 52-6359 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Located at Travis Air Museum, Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA inside / outside: outside Other Information:: JIMMY DOOLITTLE AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Building 80 461 Burgan Bl Travis AFB, CA 94535 Mailing Address: 400 Brennan Circle Travis AFB, CA 94535 Office: (707) 424-5605 Gift Shop: (707) 424-4450 Email: TravisAirMuseum@travis.af.mil Museum Link: http://jimmydoolittlemuseum.org/index.html Museum Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-4pm Closed Sundays, Mondays, and Federal holidays Escort hours (no military ID) 9am-(around) 3pm Docent tours on a call-ahead basis. Air park hours: Everyday until dark Admission is free. Gift shop in the museum 10am-3pm Picnic area next door. If you will require a base visitor access pass, please read Access to Travis Air Force Base. Access restrictions: Located at Travis Air Museum, Travis AFB, Fairfield, CA Access to Travis Air Force Base If you are traveling to the Travis Air Museum and you do not have someone with official access to Travis Air Force Base to sponsor you, you will need to have an escort sponsor you and bring you to the Museum. You will be required go to the Travis Air Force Base Visitors Center to present a valid drivers license, vehicle registration, current proof of insurance for each vehicle, and submit to a criminal background check. Be advised this is required for all vehicles regardless of type. If a bus or other commercial vehicle will be used, please collect vehicle and driver information to include drivers license, vehicle type, company owner, and contact information, for the vehicle company, and be prepared to provide it upon request. In addition, a valid photo ID is required for all visitors age 18 and older. Please contact the Travis Air Force Base Visitors Center for all questions concerning access to the base and museum. Once this process has been completed and you have a pass, you will be escorted by authorized personnel to the Travis Air Museum. This pass is only valid for travel to and from the Travis Air Museum, is only valid for a specified time, and is not authorized for any other travel on Travis Air Force Base. If you wish a tour of the base or more information please contact the Travis Air Force Base Public Affairs office.

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Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
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