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AircraftRepublic F-84G Thunderjet
United States, day fighter
The prototype of the F-84, the XP-84, took off for the first time in February 1946. When production of the F-84 was brought to a close in 1953, 4,457 had been built, including 6 different versions.
The Korean War and the tense political situation in Europe brought about a need for aircraft that could carry tactical nuclear weapons. The solution to this problem was the F-84G. It was equipped with a more powerful engine that provided greater speed, range and armaments capacity.
In 1952, the Airforce received the first F-84G's as part of the US military aid programme. No other aircraft has served in such great numbers in Norway. All of the 206 planes were delivered over a period of 5 years, and between 1952 and 1954, 6 squadrons were equipped with F-84G's. This meant a tremendous boost for Norway in terms of pilot and technician training. In June 1960, the last Thunderjet was withdrawn from active service.
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