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F-105 pilot explains how the SAC bomber philosophy imposed to Thud crews contributed to the F-105’s high loss rate over Vietnam

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F-105D

F-105 pilot explains how the SAC bomber philosophy imposed to Thud crews contributed to the F-105’s high loss rate over Vietnam

Thanks to our partners

The story of how the iconic F-105 Thunderchief became known affectionately as the “Thud” by those who flew and maintained it

HERE’S WHY THE F-105 WAS DUBBED THE “THUD”

An exclusive sneak peek of the official trailer to the upcoming Thud Pilots II – Rise of the Hunter Killer documentary

Thud Vs Fresco: The Story of a Hair-Raising Dogfight Between USAF F-105s and North Vietnamese MiG-17s

Thud Vs Paul Doumer Bridge: the F-105 Rolling Thunder missions flown against the primary route for supplies being brought into Hanoi from Haiphong and China

Here’s why this Infamous F-105 Thunderchief was an Incredible Morale Booster

HERE’S WHY THE F-105 WAS DUBBED THE “THUD”

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