F-105

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F-105 Thunderchief

Designation: F-105 Nickname: Thud Manufacturer: Republic Aviation Nationality: American First Flight: October 2, 1955 Remarks: American supersonic fighter-bomber designed for high-speed, low-altitude delivery of nuclear weapons that later saw extensive use in conventional bombing missions during the Vietnam War

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• Wikipedia entry for F-105 Thunderchief

• Thud Ridge Web website dedicated to the combat history of the F-105

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