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At a guess, I think this is another of the 'Skyfotos' shots taken in the English Channel and although we can't see the coast behind, I feel she is northbound, which makes her cargo bound for somewhere in Europe, maybe US Bases in Germany ?...pure guesswork mind. Just a query are they actually Republic built F84 'Thunderstreaks', which was the only swept wing version of the originally straight wing F84, or F86 'Sabres', built by North American Co? Very similar aircraft of the time, I tend to think 'Sabres'.
Another great photo though, TOMR, thanks for posting, these 'Skyfotos' shots of yours bring back so many memories.
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Another great photo though, TOMR, thanks for posting, these 'Skyfotos' shots of yours bring back so many memories.
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Around 1952 - 1953 many European countries like fx Holland, Norway and Denmark received a huge number of Republic Aviation built F-84s from America ( military aid after the war ). The Danish Air Force received about 250 of them.
The Republic F-84 Thunderjet, however, did not do well in the Danish Air Force. Many break downs, accidents and casualties during training, partly due to the young Danish fighter pilots inexperience in flying them fast at low altitude.
At the beginning af the 1960s the Republic F-84 Thunderjet was abandoned by the Danish Air Force. One of the F-84 jets was given to a kindergarden in Vojens, Denmark as a present. This F-84 is still standing there, well maintained and in good condition for the children to play with.
I don't know for sure, if the jets on deck of Thompson Lykes are Republic F-84s.
I agree with the others, TOMR, a great photo. Thanks for posting it.
Regards.
The Republic F-84 Thunderjet, however, did not do well in the Danish Air Force. Many break downs, accidents and casualties during training, partly due to the young Danish fighter pilots inexperience in flying them fast at low altitude.
At the beginning af the 1960s the Republic F-84 Thunderjet was abandoned by the Danish Air Force. One of the F-84 jets was given to a kindergarden in Vojens, Denmark as a present. This F-84 is still standing there, well maintained and in good condition for the children to play with.
I don't know for sure, if the jets on deck of Thompson Lykes are Republic F-84s.
I agree with the others, TOMR, a great photo. Thanks for posting it.
Regards.
Hi Ozzie, I would agree with your guess as to where the photo was taken and where she was probably bound for, it seems to be the answer after reading the comment by Astra. I love this kind of photo too, taken from the air. I guess we have a lot to thank Skyfotos for, like you say brings back the great memories. Best regards Tom.
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