Aircraft Photo of 53-7058 | Republic F-84F Thunderstreak | Germany - Air Force | AirHistory.net #19157
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:53-7058
Military Code:DF-316
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84F Thunderstreak
C/n (msn):[ 53-7058 ]
Operator Titles:Germany - Air Force
Unit Markings:3./JBG 36
Location
City / Airport:Berlin - Gatow (closed)Map
Country:Germany
Airport Codes:ICAO: EDUG   IATA: GWW   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:Luftwaffenmuseum
 
Photo Date:22 June 2008
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 19157
Photo Comment

The Luftwaffe received some 450 Thunderstreaks in cocooned condition, serving until 1964/67 with some going on to Greece and Turkey. This example served with JbG.36 at Rheine-Hopsten from 1961 until the unit re-equipped with F-104G Starfighters in 1965 and was ex-USAF 53-7058

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

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