F-84F
This is our collection of the F-84F Thunderstreaks that have been pictured not only during their active service-life but also after withdrawal, in museums, as gate guards, or just dumped. Special focus (being the majority of the photos presented here) is on the aircraft that served with the Koninklijke Luchtmacht (KLu), the Royal Netherlands Air Force , but galleries holding pictures of Thunderstreaks of other air forces (e.g. the Belgian Air Force) are presented as well.
F-84F of the Greek/Hellenic Air Force
mei 20, 2013 | Hans & Frank
This gallery deals with the Thunderstreaks that once flew with the Greek Air Force. Most pictures were taken when Frank and Hans were invited to visit the Greek AFB Larissa to report on the Best Hit Meet in 1972: after a lot of asking we were allowed to picture some operational aircraft of 345 squadron that were based here at Larissa.
F-84Fs of the Italian Air Force
mei 7, 2013 | Frank
In ITALY the Thunderstreaks equipped 8 air force squadrons: 5th at Rimini, 6 at Ghedi, 8 at Cervia, 36 at Goia del Colle, 50 at Piacenza and the 51th at Istrana. Some Streaks were kept in service till 1972 when the 50th squadron at Piacenza was re-equipped with the F-104S Starfighter.
Dutch Thunderstreaks: KLu F-84Fs Out of Service
april 12, 2013 | Hans & Frank
After their operational service about 30 Streaks were temporarily used as eye-catchers (“decoys”) at air-bases of the KLu: about 4 aircraft were present at each airfield. They were removed and scrapped in 1980. A few Dutch F-84F’s still survive today as gate-guards, monuments ,instructional airframes or museum aircraft. In this gallery you will find a selection of the pictures we took between 1970 and today. Note that not all aircraft depicted here are still present at the locations mentioned.
Dutch Thunderstreaks in active service
april 12, 2013 | Hans & Frank 1
In total the KLu (Koninklijke Luchtmacht) acquired 180 Thunderstreaks, registered P-101 to P-277 and P-298 to P-300. The majority of the Streaks depicted in this album are selected out of the range P-157 to P-300, being the last of the type in operational service, flying with both 314 and 315 squadrons from Eindhoven AB. The Streak entered service in 1955 and the last ones were phased out in 1970. Last departures to other air forces (see below) took place in 1971.(Notice : in the most recent update of this gallery the authors have again reworked the images of P-157 to P-200; the rest is to follow in the near future) Read More
USAF/ANG Thunderstreaks
november 24, 2012 | Hans & Frank
The United States of America had large numbers of Thunderstreaks in its USAF and ANG service; numerous Tactical Fighter Wings (mainly U.S. based, but also in Europe) were equipped with this aircraft.
Belgian Thunderstreaks: Aircraft Out of Service
oktober 18, 2012 | Hans & Frank
Many Thunderstreaks of the Belgian Air Force ended their service lives at the aircraft-depot at Koksijde AB. Most of them were scrapped but some survived: at first as eye-catchers (“decoys”) – sometimes disguised as Mirages ! – and later in museums or as monuments. This gallery gives an overview on the faiths of various Belgian Thunderstreaks. Note that withdrawn a/c may not be present anymore at the given locations.
Belgian Thunderstreaks: Period of Active Service
oktober 18, 2012 | Hans & Frank
We have seen the Thunderstreaks of the Belgian Air Force very frequently, both in operational conditions and in storage. This post shows pictures of Thunderstreaks operational in Belgian Air Force (BAF-Streaks) service. A gallery worth while to enjoy !
