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Published: 2019-07-26 22:57:19 +0000 UTC; Views: 719; Favourites: 19; Downloads: 0
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"...It says on her dials. To get a Thud airborne takes only two miles. She's packed with transistors, black boxes, diodes...But stay alert, 'cause you might get hurt when she explodes..."

A heart throb if I ever saw one. The F-105 has to be one of the most lovingly regarded Nam-era planes. Like I did with the F-111, I aimed to get her at an angle that highlights her shape.

Photo by me, lyrics from "Thud Pilot" by Dick Jonas
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Comments: 3

ArmyForTomorrow [2019-08-09 19:20:36 +0000 UTC]

I love the thud.

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MviluUatusun [2019-07-27 12:48:46 +0000 UTC]

The heaviest single engine jet "fighter" yet built.  I've always been a fan of Republic aircraft and the Thunderbird was the last.  Too bad.  I'd love to see what Republic could do with a/c today.

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DingoPatagonico [2019-07-26 23:16:15 +0000 UTC]

Love how aerodynamic the Thud is!

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