<article><hdr>Airborne shot of RF-84F — F-84F</hdr><body>
<hi style=afpcap>A Republic RF-84F Thunderflash formates with an F-84F Thunderstreak showing the similarity between the two versions. The photo reconnaissance dedicated RF-84F was equipped with cameras housed in its elongated nose. Both types served with Strategic Air Command as well as Tactical Air Command, although the former relinquished their F-84s to concentrate on the implementation of the huge number of strategic bombers entering service.</hi>