During the early 1950s Robins overhauled and repaired many F-84s for service in Korea, later modifying and updating Thunderjets for service in Europe as part of Project High Flight. The F-84E on display was delivered in April 1951 and assigned to the 116th FBW at George AFB, CA. Soon the unit moved to Kisarazu AB in Japan and began its combat career over Korea. From July 1952 it was based at Kunsan AB, Korea till returned to the US in June 1953. In January 1955 it was transferred to the USAF Reserve at Dobbins AFB, GA. Retired in November 1956, it was acquired by the museum in 1987