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Registration: 52-7265

Construction Number: Unknown

Code Number: 27265 / FS-265

Model Republic GRF-84K Thunderflash

Operator: Planes of Fame Air Museum

Airport: Chino (CNO / KCNO), USA - California

Photographer: George Trussell

Date Taken: 12/10/1998

Date Submitted: 21/10/2008

A modified RF-84F that was to be carried on a cradle attached to a B-36. When close to Russian borders it would be air-launched to perform its recce mission over Russia then return to the 'mother' B-36. After some problem trials, it was not proceeded with. Note the anhedral tailplane to fit under the B-36 fuselage.

Picture ID:1136781

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