Walter Soplata F-84F

[kalamazookid]

It would appear that MAPS Air Museum in North Canton, Ohio has acquired the F-84F that used to be with Soplata. See link below:
https://sites.google.com/a/mapsairmuseum.org/f-84/

[Woodsy Airfield]

Glad to see the F-84F saved. Walter had to work out a deal with the military at Mansfield, Ohio Air Guard to take it from their base fire fighting burn area. At the time of acquisition there were 2 F-84F's in that area. The other jet is on a pylon in front of the Air Guard base. Walter indicated that he had to sign off on taking the aircraft as a loan with the idea that once he was done with aircraft, it would return to government control.....
Leon

[tom d. friedman]

it looked a heck of alot better when i saw it in 2003. the paint wasn't to bad then either.

[mustangdriver]

It is awesome to see some of the stuff getting placed in museums. It is what is better for the aircraft, but man what a trip it was to go there when it was one collection

[michaelharadon]

I'll bet those guys got some pictures we'd all like to see...

[12XU2A3X3]

from what i understand, the ohio guard Fs make up a substantial portion of the -84F population. the NXX's DVHAA is from Ohio

[Clifford Bossie]

from what i understand, the ohio guard Fs make up a substantial portion of the -84F population. the NXX's DVHAA is from Ohio

Some of the survivors are ex 366th TFW aircraft, which is surprising as the 366th traded their Sleds for F-4Cs in 1965. It does seem that many are also ex Ohio and Illinois airplanes.

[Woodsy Airfield]

I remember that F-84F's were based at Toledo, Springfield and Mansfield at the same time.

[12XU2A3X3]

I remember that F-84F's were based at Toledo, Springfield and Mansfield at the same time.

which i believe were traded in for huns

[Jerry O'Neill]

Once again, all I can say is...Thanks Walter.
Jerry