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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief

On this day in aviation history, 70 years ago (October 22, 1955), the Republic F-105 Thunderchief made its first flight. The ...
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F-105 Thunderchief: This Warplane Flew 2,000 Missions During the Vietnam War

I’ve got my rock band’s name picked out; now, I just need the band. My as-yet-unformed band will be named for what, in my opinion, is the most satisfyingly designated aircraft in the US Air Force’s ...