Republic Aviation F-84F Thunderstreak Postcard
The back of the postcard reads: REPUBLIC'S F-84F Thunderstreak fighter-bomber. Armed with six .50 caliber guns and more than 6,000 pounds of external armament. Carries nuclear weapons. Powered by J-65 turbojet engine with 7,200 pounds of thrust. Speeds over 650 mph.
Republic Aviation Corporation Hangar, 1994
In 1994 the abandoned Republic Aviation Corporation plant was demolished. It looked nothing like it did below, circa 1953. Top photo from the collection of Guy LaMotta. I feel very bad about it, like the place has been desecrated. I spent a
Republic Aviation Corp. Hangars, 1950s
Aerial view of Republic Aviation Corporation, located on Manhasset Isle in Port Washington from 1950 to 1958.
Republic RC-3 Seabee Pulled By Crane, 1949
This seaplane was owned by Ray Profitt, of Ray Profitt Seaplane Base. The photograph was taken by Everitt J. Hehn Insurance, of 51 Main Street in Port Washington, in July 1949. If you're interested in learning more about this aircraft check
Seaplane Pulled Out of Water, 1949
Republic RC-3 Seabee that belonged to Ray Profitt, owner of Ray Profitt Seaplane Base, being taken out of the water by a crane. The photograph was taken by Everitt J. Hehn Insurance of 51 Main Street, Port Washington and is
Aerial View of Tom’s Point on Manhasset Isle
Note the Republic Aviation Corporation manufacturing hangar, center, and Port's Town Dock, top center.
Republic Aviation Corporation, Plant No. 2
Responding to a high volume of orders from the US government, the Republic Aviation Corporation opened a plant in Port Washington in 1951 to manufacture wings for its F84F Thunderstreak and RF-84F and F-105 jet fighter bombers. Employing over 3,000