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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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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 ...
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 ...
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Model, Static, Republic F-105 Thunderchief

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Injection-molded plastic display ...