Description
One of the U.S. Air Force's most important fighter bombers, the F-105 Thunderchief was in operation for almost thirty years. It played a key role in the Vietnam War.
This book details the histories of the 103 F-105s that are displayed around the world. Part One of the work summarizes the 29 years of F-105 operations, focusing on events, aircraft configurations, units and bases. The individual histories and photographs of each surviving F-105 from its production to its static display are contained in Part Two. Appendices provide a mapped-out, state by state "Thunderchief Tour," and the fate, by serial number, of all 117 of the F-105s that survived their operational career only to end up in scrap yards.
About the Author
W. Howard Plunkett is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel who spent twenty years as an aircraft maintenance officer, two of which were in support of Thunderchief squadrons in Japan and Thailand. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Reviews
"a labor of love"-Air & Space Power Journal.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786438853
Author W. Howard Plunkett
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 753g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm * 17mm
