#photoreconnaissance

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Chinese Nationalist Lockheed F-5 Lightning

Up to 15 Lockheed P-38J and L model Lightnings were operated by the Republic of China Air Force during the late stages of the Second World War. Post war, a similar number of F-5E and G photo-reconnaissance versions were operated. More photos here

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Lockheed F-4 Lightning A55-3 of the RAAF

The Royal Australian Air Force received five Lockheed F-4 Lightning photo reconnaissance aircraft from August 31, 1942. These aircraft were used for frontline photo reconnaissance sorties. Three served with No. 1 Photo Reconnaissance Unit RAAF and two were attached to a fighter unit, No. 75 Squadron RAAF. They served until September 1, 1944, when the last aircraft, A55-1 crashed.

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Republic XF-12 Rainbow

The Republic XF-12 Rainbow was a four-engined reconnaissance aircraft designed for the USAAF. Designed during the Second World War, the first of two prototypes had its first flight on the 4th of February 1946. With the end of the Second World War and the introduction of jet aircraft, the USAAF lost interest in the project. More photos here.