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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 ...
Smithsonian Magazine5d
Dodging Missiles
Once they were targeted by enemy radar used to guide SAMs to their airplanes, the F-105 pilots would fire missiles that homed on the enemy signals and destroyed the SAM site. Armstrong also ...
The National Interest25d
How the U.S. Air Force Learned to Love the F-105 Thunderchief
Despite a rough start, pilots grew to appreciate the stability and the predictability of the “Thud.” When the Republic F-105 Thunderchief first debuted in 1955, the new supersonic fighter did ...