Featured LARGE USAF jet photos

Discussion in 'Militaria' started by Bookahtoo, Sep 6, 2023.

  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I got these 3 large photos when I got the 2 Navy ones. They are glossy photos glued to matte board. I believe they were printed by Republic Aviation, who made the jets. I'm guessing late 1950s early 1960s. I couldn't fit the entire photo on my scanner - too big. I don't really have any questions - I just thought you might like to see them.

    Swept-wing F-84 Thunderstreak USAF #3776. Photo size 14" x 11":

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    F-105D-5-RE Thunderchief #58-1173 carrying sixteen 750 lb. M117 general purpose bombs. Photo size 11" x 13 1/2":

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    Some kind of Interceptor? Photo size 11" x 17 1/2":

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    Close up of the missiles:

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    Bookahtoo, Sep 6, 2023
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    2 & 3 ...same plane , different ordinance
     
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    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    nice shots..... thanks !!:kiss:
     
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  4. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Nice
    Long Island Co made them.
     
    pearlsnblume, Sep 6, 2023
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  5. Bookahtoo

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    Thanks komo!

    I'm rather impressed by the number of missiles zooming along. What the heck were they doing?
     
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  6. Bookahtoo

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    Thanks pearls.
    Yes - I've been getting LOTS of aviation ephemera that almost all came from one of the many airfields on Long Island.
     
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  7. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    My younger brother who flies small planes as a hobby often came into Republic Airport from NJ on weekends way back when.
     
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  8. Bookahtoo

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    There's so much cool history there.
     
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  9. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    True. I saw your harness racing photos on ebay. Nice look at how racing was back then.
     
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  10. Bookahtoo

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    Thanks. Those Vermont State Fair RPPCs are awesome, if I do say so myself! :D
     
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  11. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    practicing ground attack.....
    can't say I'm thrilled with the number that are going off course..!!!!!!
     
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