Aircraft Photo of 51-17047 | Republic RF-84F Thunderflash | Norway - Air Force | AirHistory.net #16243
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:51-17047
Military Code:AZ-A
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic RF-84F Thunderflash
C/n (msn):[ 51-17047 ]
Operator Titles:Norway - Air Force
Unit Markings:717 Skv
Location
City / Airport:BodøMap
Country:Norway
Airport Codes:ICAO: ENBO   IATA: BOO   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Norsk Luftfartsmuseum
 
Photo Date:13 June 2016
Photo by:Peter Vercruijsse
Photo ID: 16243
Photo Comment

USAF 51-17047, to Norwegian AF 51-17047 taken on charge May-1956, struck off charge Aug-1969. For the next 20 years it was used as an experimental subject for NBC (nuclear, biological and chemical) warfare purposes. Later it was restored and delivered to the Norsk Luftfartsmuseum in Bodø. Only the nose is on display. It is carrying the markings of 717 Sqn

This photo is copyright © Peter Vercruijsse, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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