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The Biggest Differences Between The F-105 & MiG-19 Fighter Jets
The Korean War saw the first combat between Soviet aircraft and American planes, and the Vietnam War only amplified it. Two jets, the F-105 Thunderchief and the MiG-19 "Farmer," fought extensively ...
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How the U.S. Air Force Learned to Love the F-105 Thunderchief
The original “Thud” was improved, thanks to pilot feedback, which led to significant changes. The changes included additional armor, improved gun sights, improved ejection seats, and the addition of ...
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Today in Aviation History: First flight of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief
The Republic F-105 Thunderchief was an American bomber aircraft created to replace the F-84F and was later nicknamed "Thud" ...
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F-105 Walkaround
Restoration Specialist John Shatz describes how squadron maintenance crews in the Vietnam War came to love a beast like the F-105 Thunderchief. Twice a day, almost every day, the aircraft had to ...