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Supersonic Convertible Thud! The Story of the F-105 Driver who Flew his Aircraft with the Canopy Off at 695 Knots over North Vietnam
Cold War Era / Military Aviation

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

By 
Dario Leone
Aug 13 2022
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Supersonic Convertible Thud! The Story of the F-105 Driver who Flew his Aircraft with the Canopy Off at 695 Knots over North Vietnam
Cold War Era / Military Aviation
The F-105 Vice Wing Commander that was court-martialed for having protected one of its pilots that erroneously strafed a Russian ship while attacking NVA AAA
Dec 4 2021
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Osprey Publishing
Here's why the F-105 was dubbed the "Thud"
Aviation History / Military Aviation
HERE’S WHY THE F-105 WAS DUBBED THE “THUD”
Jul 17 2021
By 
Dario Leone
Thud Drivers! Former F-105 pilots explain what it was like flying the mighty Thud in Peace and War
Cold War Era / Military Aviation
Thud Drivers! Former F-105 pilots explain what it was like flying the mighty Thud in Peace and War
Jun 22 2019
By 
Dario Leone
Here's why the F-105 was dubbed the "Thud"
Aviation History / Military Aviation
HERE’S WHY THE F-105 WAS DUBBED THE “THUD”
Oct 27 2017
By 
Dario Leone
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