HISTORY OF THE THUD

            In 1951, Republic Aviation began a project to replace its F-84.  The prototype flew on Oct. 22, 1955.  The F-105 was delivered to the USAF in 1958.  Staying with its “Thunder” names (the P-47 Thunderbolt and the F-84 Thunderjet),  the plane was called the Thunderchief.  It was the largest Read more…