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

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

Thanks to our partners

Clip features the sound of the Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech the loudest aircraft ever built that Made Ground Crews Throw Up

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

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

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