Lackland Air Force Base in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

F-84F "Thunderstreak"

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

1. F-84F "Thunderstreak" Marker

Inscription. The F-84F Thunderstreak was an advanced, swept-wing design built from the straight-wing F-84 "Thunderjet." The rich history of the Thunderstreak includes combat action over the skies of Korea and becoming one of the first fighter aircraft in the USAF to carry a nuclear payload. From 1955 to 1956, the F-84F was flown by the USAF Thunderbirds Aerobatic Team. The F-84F was also one of the first aircraft to be modified for in-flight refueling with the addition of an external refueling probe. Modification of the F-84F led to the creation of the RF-84F "Thunderflash" photo reconnaissance platform. The F-84F remained in use by the Air National Guard until 1971. The last operational RF-84F, in use by Greece, was retired from service in 1991. The F-84 aircraft series left a significant legacy of performance and service to the USAAF and the USAF.

This aerospace vehicle (s/n 61-7979) is part of the USAF Heritage Program Collection.

Erected by USAF Heritage Program Collection.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold • War, Korean. A significant historical year for this entry is 1955.

Location. 29° 23.055′ N, 98° 37.302′ W. Marker is in Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in Bexar County

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. It is at the intersection of George Avenue and Nellis Street, on the right when traveling south on George Avenue. The marker is located at the USAF Airman Heritage Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5206 George Ave, Jbsa Lackland TX 78236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: F-86A "Sabre" (within shouting distance of this marker); Republic JF-105B "Thunderchief" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" (approx. 0.4 miles away); 43rd Bomb Group Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Master Sgt. Henry E. Erwin (approx. 0.4 miles away); B-29A "Superfortress" (approx. 0.4 miles away); B-17 "Flying Fortress" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Staff Sergeant Archibald Mathies (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lackland Air Force Base.

More about this marker. The marker, museum and air park are located on the Lackland Air Force Base, an active U.S. military installation which is a part of the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA). The USAF Airman Heritage Museum and Air Park are open to the public, but appropriate approval and identification is required for access. Visit the museum first to obtain a map of the air park and parking information. The air park is located around the Lackland Parade Field.

Also see . . .
1. Airmen Heritage Training Complex

F-84F "Thunderstreak" and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

2. F-84F "Thunderstreak" and Marker

. USAF Airman Heritage Museum (Submitted on August 21, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. Republic F-84F Thunderstreak. Wikipedia

The Republic F-84F Thunderstreak was an American swept-wing turbojet-powered fighter-bomber. The RF-84F Thunderflash was a photo reconnaissance version.

(Submitted on August 21, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

F-84F "Thunderstreak" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

3. F-84F "Thunderstreak"

Public Domain - United States Air Force, 1957

4. F-84F "Thunderstreak"

A U.S. Air Force Republic F-84F-50-RE Thunderstreak (s/n 52-6852) of the 91st Fighter-Bomber Squadron, RAF Bentwaters UK.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.