Operation Bolo

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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OPERATION BOLO

                In 1966, the US began a bombing campaign in the Vietnam War called Operation Rolling Thunder.  Most of the bombs were dropped by F-105 Thunderchiefs (called Thuds) fighter-bombers.  The pilots faced some of the best air defenses in history.  By late 1967, over 325 had been shot down by Read more…

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