F-84F on a stick: Artesis, NM
Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:06 pm
51-9486 has been on display in Artesia for at lead 35 years. As a kid I remember it sitting on the ground, but sometime in the last few years it has been moved to a pole. Unfortunately like so many aircraft displayed outdoors it is starting to show signs of "cancer". The underside of the right horizontal has a serious hole.
These shots were taken a couple of weeks ago.
These shots were taken a couple of weeks ago.
Re: F-84F on a stick: Artesis, NM
Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:21 pm
When I first saw it, it about 40 years ago. Someone had shot a hole through the original canopy.
Re: F-84F on a stick: Artesis, NM
Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:25 am
I sure wish I had the funding (and an aircraft 
) to restore one of these old girls to airworthy. I grew up with several F/RF-84s on display fairly close to my hometown and have always admired the design.
Thanks for the photos!
Scott
) to restore one of these old girls to airworthy. I grew up with several F/RF-84s on display fairly close to my hometown and have always admired the design. Thanks for the photos!
Scott
Re: F-84F on a stick: Artesis, NM
Thu Aug 05, 2010 2:17 pm
You'd need one of those loooonnnngggg Republic runways !
Re: F-84F on a stick: Artesis, NM
Fri Aug 06, 2010 12:31 am
RickH wrote:You'd need one of those loooonnnngggg Republic runways !
Yep, a ground lover for certain. I'd settle for a straight wing version if I couldn't find enough runway for an F!
Scott