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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 ...
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The jet that took the heaviest hits in Vietnam
The F-105 Thunderchief was built for nuclear war, not jungle skies. Yet Vietnam turned it into the workhorse of America’s air campaign. Day after day, it flew into the most heavily defended airspace ...
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 ...
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