Hoagland in Allen County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
F-84F Thunderstreak
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 27, 2022
1. F-84F Thunderstreak Marker
Manufacture: Republic Aviation and General Motors Corporation
Type: Fighter
Armament: Six 50-cal, machine guns and 24 5-in, rockets; 6,000 lbs, of bombs externally
Engine: Wright J65-W-3, 7,220 lbs, of thrust
Maximum speed: 685 mph
Cruising speed: 535 mph
Range: 1,900 mi
Service ceiling: 44,450 ft.
Span: 33 ft. 7 in.
Length: 43 ft. 5 in.
Height: 15 ft. 0 in.
Weight: Empty 13,645
Weight: Gross 20,313
Weight: Combat 26,998
Max Speed: 695 mph
Crew: One
This aircraft was built in 1951 and was flown by the 401st FBG at England AFB in Louisiana, it was transferred to the 119th FS New Jersey ANG and then to the 366th TFW Alexandria AFB Louisiana which deployed to Chaumont France during the Berlin Crisis and was finally assigned to the 122TFW at Baer Field in Fort Wayne Indiana, Aircraft 51-1763 was retired in 1971.
This aircraft was renovated by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10205 in August of 2013
Erected 2013 by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #10205.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space
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Location. 40° 56.869′ N, 84° 59.413′ W. Marker is in Hoagland, Indiana, in Allen County. Marker is on Hoagland Road east of Wayne Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11316 Hoagland Rd, Hoagland IN 46745, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hoagland Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hoagland, Indiana (approx. 0.3 miles away); Monroeville, Indiana (approx. 6.6 miles away); "Remembering Our Interurban" (approx. 6.7 miles away); Keith Brown (approx. 6.7 miles away); John Lingenfelter (approx. 7˝ miles away); In Greatful Recognition Of Valor (approx. 8˝ miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 8˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hoagland.
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 27, 2022
2. F-84F Thunderstreak Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, November 27, 2022
3. F-84F Thunderstreak Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 30, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
