Republic XF-84 Published on February 23, 2013 in 28 February 1946Full resolution (1800 × 1199) ← Previous Next → The first of three prototypes, Republic XP-84 Thunderjet 45-59475 is parked on the dry lake at Muroc Army Airfield. (U.S. Air Force)Republic XF-84 (S/N 45-59475, the first aircraft built). (U.S. Air Force photo)