Thomas Jay Park in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Republic F-84C
Photographed By James Hulse, November 9, 2021
1. Republic F-84C Marker
F-84C
(Thunderjet)
Fighter
1948-1956
On loan from
the US. Air Force Museum
Erected by Pima Air & Space Museum. (Marker Number 173.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
Location. 32° 8.348′ N, 110° 52.054′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in Thomas Jay Park. Marker can be reached from East Valencia Road, 0.3 miles west of South Wilmot Road. The marker is located in the eastern section of the Pima Air & Space Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6000 East Valencia Road, Tucson AZ 85756, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lockheed P-80B (F-80C) (a few steps from this marker); Republic F-84F (a few steps from this marker); Lockheed F-94C (a few steps from this marker); North American F-86L (a few steps from this marker); General Dynamics F-111E (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell F-101B (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas AIR-2A Genie (within shouting distance of this marker); General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tucson.
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Also see . . . Republic F-84 Thunderjet.
The Republic F-84 Thunderjet was an American turbojet fighter-bomber aircraft. Originating as a 1944 United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) proposal for a "day fighter", the F-84 first flew in 1946. Although it entered service in 1947, the Thunderjet was plagued by so many structural and engine problems that a 1948 U.S. Air Force review declared it unable to execute any aspect of its intended mission and considered canceling the program. The aircraft was not considered fully operational until the 1949 F-84D model and the design matured only with the definitive F-84G introduced in 1951. In 1954, the straight-wing Thunderjet was joined by the swept-wing F-84F Thunderstreak fighter and RF-84F Thunderflash photo reconnaissance aircraft. Source: Wikipedia(Submitted on November 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, November 9, 2021
2. The Republic F-84C and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, November 9, 2021
3. The Republic F-84C
Public Domain - US Air Force photo, circa 1952
4. Republic F-84E Thunderjet taking off in Korea
A bomb-laden U.S. Air Force Republic F-84E-15-RE Thunderjet (s/n 49-2424) from the 9th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 49th Fighter-Bomber Wing/Group, taking off for a mission in Korea. This aircraft was shot down by flak on 29 August 1952.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 15, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
