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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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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

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 ...
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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 ...
Enid News & Eagle

F-105 combat pilots reunite one last time

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Former F-105 Thunderchief pilots held a reunion at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 2-5. After approximately 15 years of get-togethers, this reunion ...
Kotaku

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition - F-105D Thunderchief

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition - F-105D Thunderchief The Republic F-105 Thunderchief, first flown in 1955 and often known as "Thud" by its ...
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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 ...