2703 Italeri - 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, operating on the Wright J-65 jet motor, became one of many acutely numerous notorious jet fighters the 1950s. Characterized by a swept wing, the single-seat fighter of Republic was not simply employed by the U.S. Air Force, but in addition by the surroundings forces of numerous NATO nations, as an example the Italian Air Force that used nearly 200 F-84Fs to equip its journey 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, as well as conventional functional uses, utilized the aircraft the establishment about the "Red Devils" aerobatic group. The livery of acrobatic team’s 7 Thunderstreaks showcased red wings as well as the symbol for the Devil along with his trident. The "Red Devils" remained active until 1959, in addition to the experience of this 1st "aviation unit" acrobatic team to work with jet aircraft, set the basics the establishment connected with nationwide Aerobatic Team in 1961.