The F-84E on display was delivered to the USAF in April 1951. In July 1951 it began its combat career over Korea while based at Kisarazu AB in Japan. In July 1952 it moved to Kunsan AB, Korea where it continued to fly until it was returned to the U.S. in June 1953. It was removed from service in November 1956 and acquired by the Museum in 1987.
Republic F-84E
Thunderjet
The F-84 made its initial flight on 28 February 1946, and production began in June 1947. When production ceased in the 1953, approximately 4,450 straight-wing F-84s (in contrast to the swept wing F-84F) were built. The aircraft gained its greatest renown during the Korean Conflict where it was used primarily for low-level interdiction missions.
During the early 1950s Robins overhauled and repaired a large number of the F-84s for service in Korea.