RON DUPAS COLLECTION
No. 600. Republic AP-23 F-84F Thunderstreak (51-1358) US Air Force
Photograph from Republic
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This photo was also issued as a postcard with the following text on back: "Republic's F-84F Thunderstreak fighter-bomber. Armed with six .50 caliber (12.7 mm) guns and more than 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) of external armament. Carries nuclear weapons. Powered by J-65 turbojet engine with 7,200 lb (3,266 kg) of thrust. Speed: over 650 mph (1,046 kmh). Holds US transcontinental speed record and world's non-stop jet fighter distance record." |
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