Quote Originally Posted by Dave_n View Post
If memory serves me correctly the RF84F was the recce version of the Thunderjet, known colloquially as the "Thunderflash" and was the only sweptwing version. Dave_n
Sorry but in this case, memory doesn't serve you correctly

The F-84F Thunderstreak and RF-84F Thunderflash both served with the USAF and several other NATO and MAP countries. In fairly large numbers too.

The F-model was such a departure from the others that today it would probably get a different designation instead of just a different name.

Another oddity in the F-84's history was the F-84G. The development of the swept-wing F-model was so delayed that the straight-wing G was built as an interim "gap filler." It entered service nearly a year before the older/newer F-models and more were made than any other version.

Maury
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