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    Sioux City Sue [Image 2 of 9]

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    A restored North American F-86 Sabre jet fighter aircraft in Iowa Air National Guard markings is parked on a concrete tarmac. The aircraft displays a polished natural metal finish with distinctive yellow tail markings and the serial number 27244. The setting appears to be a military airfield, likely during a static display or airshow event.

    SIOUX CITY, IOWA, UNITED STATES

    10.11.2013

    Photo by Master Sgt. Vincent De Groot 

    185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard

    This 1950s era Republic RF-84 photo reconnaissance aircraft recently went through a significant makeover and received a new coat of paint at the Air National Guard paint facility in Sioux City, Iowa, before being placed back on static display. The aircraft was flown by the 174th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron of the Iowa Air Guard in Sioux City, Iowa from 1958 to 1961. The RF-84 "Thunderflash."

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    Date Taken: 10.11.2013
    Date Posted: 11.03.2013 16:51
    Photo ID: 1045866
    VIRIN: 131011-Z-KZ880-012
    Resolution: 4288x2848
    Size: 4.02 MB
    Location: SIOUX CITY, IOWA, US
    Web Views: 234
    Downloads: 25

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    A restored silver jet aircraft, identifiable as an F-86 Sabre, is displayed on a concrete tarmac at what appears to be a National Guard air base. The aircraft bears markings reading 'Air Guard' and the nose art name 'Sioux City Sue,' indicating an Iowa Air National Guard connection. The aircraft is in static display condition with landing gear deployed and wheel chocks in place.
    A restored North American F-86 Sabre jet fighter aircraft in Iowa Air National Guard markings is parked on a concrete tarmac. The aircraft displays a polished natural metal finish with distinctive yellow tail markings and the serial number 27244. The setting appears to be a military airfield, likely during a static display or airshow event.
    A restored silver jet aircraft marked 'Iowa Air Guard' with serial number 27244 is parked on a concrete tarmac. The aircraft features distinctive yellow tail and accent markings, a USAF star-and-bar insignia on the fuselage, and a small unit emblem on the tail fin. The setting appears to be a military or civilian airfield under partly cloudy skies.
    A military serviceman in uniform is pushing a wheeled cart loaded with electronic equipment inside what appears to be a military supply or equipment storage room. The room contains metal shelving units stocked with various electronic devices and instruments. The setting appears to be from the 1950s or early 1960s based on the equipment style and photographic quality.
    A black-and-white photograph dated '6 Jun' shows workers arranging or setting up rows of folding chairs in a large institutional room. The room appears to be a hall or auditorium being prepared for an event or meeting. Several individuals in work clothing are actively positioning chairs across the tiled floor.
    A black-and-white photograph showing two men loading or unloading a piece of military or technical equipment into or out of a vehicle hatch or compartment. One man wears a white t-shirt and glasses with a cap, while the other is shirtless wearing a cap marked '74' and a dog tag necklace. A third person is visible in the background observing.
    A black-and-white photograph showing two military personnel performing maintenance on a jet aircraft, likely from the early 1950s based on the visible serial number '52-7250A'. One shirtless mechanic is crouched on the fuselage working near the cockpit area, while a second person in uniform is visible inside the cockpit. The aircraft bears markings including 'RESCUE' placards, crew chief designations, and partial nose art text.
    This is a high-detail black-and-white photograph of a military aircraft cockpit instrument panel, likely from a 1950s-1960s era jet aircraft, possibly a reconnaissance variant given the visible camera mode controls. The panel is densely packed with analog flight instruments, gauges, switches, and control panels arranged in a typical military cockpit layout. Visible labels reference fuel systems, landing gear, cameras, and navigation instruments consistent with a USAF tactical aircraft of the Cold War era.
    A black-and-white photograph of a military jet aircraft parked on a tarmac, marked with 'IOWA AIR GUARD' on the fuselage and tail number '11879'. The aircraft appears to be an F-84 Thunderstreak or similar swept-wing jet from the 1950s era, finished in a polished natural metal scheme with decorative striping. A nose art inscription, partially legible as 'Sioux City Sue', is visible near the cockpit.

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