Our F-105F Thunderchief is a two-seater, of the type used by Wild Weasel squadrons in Vietnam that attacked and destroyed the radars that guided enemy antiaircraft guns and missiles.
The F-105 was designed as a tactical fighter-bomber that could carry conventional and nuclear weapons. It's a menacing-looking Cold War warrior.
The F-105 had an internal bomb bay and could carry bombs on external pylons. It was also armed with a 20mm revolving cannon.
The Thunderchief was widely used in Vietnam, and conducted a huge number of bombing raids. Many were lost to enemy fire.
Photographed on September 19, 1970, this is our F-105F at Andrews Air Force Base. Photo by Frank MacSorley.
This is the Museum's Thunderchief when deployed to Lakenheath, England. Photo taken June 18, 1978. Photo courtesy Dave Tompkins.
Country of origin
USA
Manufacturer
Republic
b/n or serial number
63-8331
type
Tactical Fighter/Bomber
ownership
This aircraft is on loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida.
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