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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

Dario Leone

Aug 13 2022

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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

Dario Leone

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

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Dario Leone

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Thud Drivers! Former F-105 pilots explain what it was like flying the mighty Thud in Peace and War

Jun 22 2019

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

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Thud

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

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

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

Thud Drivers! Former F-105 pilots explain what it was like flying the mighty Thud in Peace and War

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

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