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The forgotten fighter that claimed dozens of MiGs above Vietnam

Discover the dramatic story of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief-better known as the “Thud” and its unexpected role as a MiG ...
The National Interest

F-105 Thunderchief: This Warplane Flew 2,000 Missions During the Vietnam War

I’ve got my rock band’s name picked out; now, I just need the band. My as-yet-unformed band will be named for what, in my opinion, is the most satisfyingly designated aircraft in the US Air Force’s ...
The National Interest

How the U.S. Air Force Learned to Love the F-105 Thunderchief

When the Republic F-105 Thunderchief first debuted in 1955, the new supersonic fighter did not impress its pilots. The Air Force community proceeded to assign a slew of derogatory nicknames, including ...
Tulsa World

Vietnam War documentary 'Bill's Thud' to screen at Circle Cinema

CUTLINES - A week of screenings of a documentary honoring veterans of the Vietnam War, as well as a collection of short films based on the writings of S.E. Hinton, are among special events planned for ...