| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 49-2430 |
| Alternate Serial: | 92430 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic YF-96A |
| C/n (msn): | [ 49-2430 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Farmingdale - RepublicMap |
| Region / Country: | New York, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KFRG IATA: FRG Local: FRG Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1 May 1950 to 5 June 1950 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 413370 |
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This swept-wing prototype was a converted F-84E, yet its designation was YF-96A. This was soon changed to YF-84F to sell the project as low-risk, even though the eventual Thunderstreak had little in common with the Thunderjet. The photo is thought to have been taken after rollout at Farmingdale with a posing pilot - the jet was apparently taken to Edwards for its first flight on 6 June 1950. Photo by: Hans Groenhoff / Smithsonian Institution This photo was added on 19 November 2021, and has since been viewed 956 times. |