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Saw this project listed on Facebook, any thoughts on which one it might be?

Do you have a link?

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Platinum- ... 668?ref=ts

Not on their website yet-
http://www.platinumfighters.com/#!fighters

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I would love to see a Thunderjet restored to flying status, but I wonder how much truth there is to this being a viable candidate for a flying restoration project?

The F-84G has received a comprehensive inspection from a leading restoration shop which included X-raying the wing spars. It is definitely a candidate for restoration to fly. Pictures and specifications will be up on our website shortly.


Simon Brown
Platinum Fighter Sales

EXCELLENT news, Simon! I hope you can get a buyer that can make this happen.

Thanks Simon,
Sounds cool.
Chris...

OMG! Awesome news!!

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Veddy eenteresting... seems to be only three G models - 51-791, 51-1386, 52-3242 and maybe a fourth, 51-1225 (last seen in the 70s) - in the U.S. now; but a large number went to Europe and a few more went to Thailand - what's the history on this one and are there any issues with importing it to the U.S. (assuming it's overseas)?

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Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

Thanks for the reply Simon. I'll admit, I'm a little skeptical just because there's been so little news on potential F-84s that could be made flyable. However, if there is one that could be a viable candidate, this is great news. I would love to seen an F-84 fly some day. One of my favorite Cold War jets.

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Matt

Straight-wing Thunderjet!!! VERY cool!!!

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Chris,

Perhaps 51-1386 was a typo? Both Baugher and WIX registry has it listed as an F:


51-1381/1430 Republic F-84F-10-RE Thunderstreak

http://www.warbirdregistry.org/jetregis ... 11386.html

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Ugh. Don't know how I left that one in there - it's mistakes like this that make me want to take up knitting, but they won't let me have pointy things in here

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All right, Mister Dorfmann, start pullin'!
Pilot: "Flap switch works hard in down position."
Mechanic: "Flap switch checked OK. Pilot needs more P.T." - Flight report, TB-17G 42-102875 (Hobbs AAF)

When I went to the "Platinum Fighters" Facebook page on July 3 and asked about the status of the F-84G and the two F9F Panthers, this is the response I received:

"Platinum Fighter Sales There will be some exciting news about all three aircraft in the near future. Stay tuned."

As of yet there is no further information on the Facebook page, but I hope we hear something soon. I agree that the possibility of a potentially flyable F-84G Thunderjet is a BIG deal.