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Up for sale is a rare original 1950s Cold War experimental aviation factory press packet documenting the USAF FICON (Fighter Conveyor) Project.
This historic release detail covers the "Kangaroo Combination," where a Republic RF-84F Thunderflash parasite fighter is airborne-docked and carried inside the bomb bay of a massive six-engine Convair RB-36 "mother plane" for long-range strategic reconnaissance missions.
Lot Includes:
1 Original B&W Glossy Press Photograph:
In-flight aerial capture showing the Convair RB-36 mother ship in flight with the RF-84F Thunderflash docked underneath via its trapeze mechanism.
1 Original Typed Republic Aviation Press Release Sheet:
Titled "REPUBLIC JET FIGHTER 'HITCHES A RIDE' FOR AIR FORCE GLOBAL MISSIONS" issued by Republic Aviation Corporation (Farmingdale, L.I., N.Y.).
Ref numbers 6154 and H-15059 present on the document.
Full text detailing the 10,000-mile operational range, mid-air release trapeze mechanism, and combat capabilities.
Condition:
Original vintage pre-owned condition.
The typed press release page shows heavy age toning, foxing, and brown edge staining/discoloration.
Up for sale is are three original Cold War-era Republic Aviation Corporation press relations photos featuring the F-84 Thunderstreak jet aircraft.
Condition:
Vintage pre-owned condition.
Heavy, noticeable age toning and brown staining/spotting across the typed press release pages.
Photographs remain in overall good cosmetic shape with crisp details and contrast.
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