This is actually, a YF-84F modified with a hook to test the feasibility of
the FICON program. It was successful enough to proceed with modifying
production RF-84Fs. This aircraft was originally called a YF-96A, and then
redesignated It was probably easier to sell it as a refined F-84, then to
say it was a whole new design. This aircraft features the canopy from the
straight winged Thunderjet, but it's definitely a Thunderstreak.
Ron

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