Aircraft Photo of 51-559 / 1559 | Republic F-84E Thunderjet | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #489724
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:51-559
Alternate Serial:1559
Military Code:FS-559-B
Aircraft Original Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet
Aircraft Generic Type:Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash
Aircraft Version:Republic F-84E Thunderjet
C/n (msn):[ 51-559 ]
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:49 FBG / 8 FBS
Aircraft Name:This'll Kill Ya
Location
Location:Not known
Country:South Korea
 
Photo Date:1 March 1951 to 21 May 1952
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 489724
Photo Comment

This aircraft was based at Taiegu and Kunsan during its time with the squadron. Blown up by its own bomb blast on May 21, 1952. Pilot rescued. Photo from: National Archives at College Park, Maryland

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