Special Hobby 1/72 F-84F Thunderstreak The Suez Crisis 72492

The Republic F-84F Thunderstreak, was a crucial aircraft during the "The Suez Crisis".

The Suez Crisis, which unfolded in 1956, involved a complex political and military conflict centred around the Suez Canal in Egypt.

The F-84F Thunderstreak, an American-built jet fighter-bomber, played a pivotal role in this crisis.

The F-84F Thunderstreak was a formidable aircraft known for its speed and agility.

During the Suez Crisis, it was employed by the French and Israeli air forces to support their respective military actions in the region.

This included conducting airstrikes and ground support missions.

The F-84F's capability to deliver precision strikes and provide air cover made it a key asset during the conflict.

The Suez Crisis marked a significant moment in the history of the F-84F Thunderstreak, showcasing its effectiveness in a complex geopolitical context.

Its involvement highlighted the aircraft's role in modern warfare and its impact on the outcome of this historical event.

 The French F-84Fs were flown from French bases and during the 1956 Operation Musketeer also from bases in Cyprus and Israel. Those flying from Israeli bases temporarily wore the IAF national markings instead of the standard French roundels. This boxing of our highly detailed F-84F model offers one scheme of a machine flown in France plus two as taking part in the Operation Musketeer, one of which is with the Israeli stars.  

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