| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 51-604 |
| Alternate Serial: | 51604 |
| Military Code: | FS-604A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-84 Thunderjet/Thunderstreak/Thunderflash |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-84E Thunderjet |
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| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Warner Robins - Robins AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Georgia, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KWRB IATA: WRB Local: WRB Other: - |
| Collection: | Museum of Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 14 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 808191 |
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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 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 May 2025, and has since been viewed 32 times. |