F-105 Thunderchief

OPERATION BOLO

            The US began Operation Rolling Thunder in 1966. This was the bombing of North Vietnam, mainly by F-105 fighter bombers. The Thunderchief (Thud) was a durable plane which came in handy because it was targeted by anti-aircraft guns, SAM missiles, and MiG-21’s. The North Vietnamese had most of the Read more…

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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…

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