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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F-105 pilot’s terrifying escape over Vietnam
A firsthand account from a Thunderchief pilot who survived one of the most dangerous moments of the Vietnam War. This story details the high-risk mission, the sudden emergency, and the harrowing ...
The Republic F-105 Thunderchief, known to its crews as the Thud, was a cornerstone of US Air Force strike capability during the early Cold War and Vietnam War. Designed in the 1950s as a supersonic ...
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