Italeri 2703 - 1/48 F-84F Thunderstreak Diavoli Rossi  [IT-2703S]

Period: from '50 to '90

Nation: Italy

Model Dim.: 27,5 cm

F-84F Thunderstreak

The F-84F Thunderstreak, running on the Wright J-65 jet engine, became one of the most significant acutely many notorious jet fighters the 1950s. Characterized by a swept wing, the single-seat fighter of Republic had not been merely utilized by the U.S. Air Force, but additionally by the surroundings forces of numerous NATO countries, as an example the Italian Air Force which used almost 200 F-84Fs to equip its journey services and products with fighters and fighter-bombers from final half towards 1950s. The F-84F happen also assigned towards the 6th Wing, stationed at Ghedi, which, plus conventional practical uses, used the aircraft the establishment about the "Red Devils" aerobatic team. The livery of acrobatic team’s 7 Thunderstreaks showcased red wings as well as the expression for the Devil together with his trident. The "Red Devils" stayed active until 1959, in addition to the experience of this first "aviation unit" acrobatic team to utilize jet aircraft, set the basic principles the establishment associated with nationwide Aerobatic Team in 1961.