| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | "52-6718" |
| Alternate Serial: | 26718 |
| Military Code: | FS-718 |
| 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): | [ 52-8889 ] |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 78 FBS |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 739403 |
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Thunderstreak representing 78th Fighter Bomber Squadron 'Bushmasters' commander Lt.Col. Charles E. Simpson's aircraft, F-84F 52-6718 as it was stationed at RAF Woodbridge in England during 1958-1959. That jet is said to have crashed near RAF Sculthorpe at an unknown date. This Streak's real identity is 52-8889. It went to France for its operational time and later became an instructional airframe at Lackland AFB. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 October 2024, and has since been viewed 122 times. |