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USAF - Republic F-84F Thunderstreak 52-6993 - buzz number FS-993 - of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing at RAF Wethersfield, possibly en-route for delivery to Chaumont-Semoutiers Air Base, France - circa 1954. Taken on strength by USAF. Assigned to the 405th Fighter-Bomber Wing, Langley AFB, VA. Date: 1962
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1954 1962 Assigned Buzz En Route F 84f Fighter Bomber Langley Possibly Strength Tactical Taken Thunderstreak Usaf Wing Base Delivery Wethersfield
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1. Title: "A Transatlantic Voyage: The USAF Republic F-84F Thunderstreak's Journey from RAF Wethersfield to Chaumont-Semoutiers Air Base, France (1954-1962)" This photograph captures a moment in time as a USAF Republic F-84F Thunderstreak, serial number 52-6993, with buzz number FS-993, takes off from RAF Wethersfield in England. The Thunderstreak, assigned to the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, is believed to be en route for delivery to Chaumont-Semoutiers Air Base in France. The image is estimated to have been taken around 1954. The Thunderstreak, a single-engine, swept-wing jet fighter-bomber, was a crucial addition to the USAF inventory during the Cold War era. Its powerful engine and advanced design made it a formidable aircraft for both air-to-air combat and ground-attack missions. Prior to its delivery to Chaumont-Semoutiers Air Base, the Thunderstreak had been assigned to the 405th Fighter-Bomber Wing at Langley AFB in Virginia. This transfer marked the beginning of its new chapter in Europe, where it would continue to serve as a vital asset in the defense of NATO and the United States' interests. The photograph offers a unique glimpse into the aeronautical transportation industry during the mid-20th century. The Thunderstreak's journey from the United States to Europe highlights the global reach and capabilities of the USAF during this period. This image is a testament to the enduring legacy of the F-84F Thunderstreak and the critical role it played in the history of military aviation.
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