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Aviation Books, Airplane Books on the F-105 Thunderchief USAF Jet Fighter From the Viet Nam War. |
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Airplane books are the true depth of aviation history. Through the book, all aspects of the history of humankind can exist almost forever. These USAF F-105 Thunderchief Viet Nam Era Jet Fighters were cutting edge technology. The F-105 fighter-bomber was in operation for almost thirty years. In 1952, Republic began development of the F-105 Thunderchief as a response to the USAF's requirement for a supersonic fighter-bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The first production F-105s entered USAF service in 1956, followed by all-weather and two-seat trainer variants. These Aviation books take you from the very first of the F-105 Thunderchief design to the end of it's operational history twenty nine years later. |
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F-105 Thunderchiefs
Hardbound Book A 29-Year Illustrated Operational History, With Individual Accounts of the 103 Surviving Fighter Bombers. Plunkett. The F-105 fighter-bomber was in operation for almost thirty years. This book details the histories of the 103 F-105s that are currently displayed around the world by first examining their service - focusing on events, aircraft configurations, units and bases - then, by cataloging each survivor. 336 pgs., 136 photos, 8¾"x 11¼", hdbd. #0005975
Price: $54.95
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F-105 Thunderchief in Action Softbound Book In 1952, Republic began development of the F-105 Thunderchief as a response to the USAF's requirement for a supersonic fighter-bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The first production F-105s entered USAF service in 1956, followed by all-weather and two-seat trainer variants. Here, trace the development and service history of the storied Thunderchief and its variants. 50 pgs., 100+ B&W photos, line drawings, 10 color profiles and more. 11"x 8¼", sfbd. #0006319
Price: $12.95
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When Thunder Rolled
Softbound Book An F-105 Pilot over North Vietnam Rasimus. Strap into the cockpit of the F-105 for a hurtling ride through MiG-filled skies over North Vietnam with this tale of fist-gnawing action and modern aerial combat tragedy. More than 300 Thunderchiefs were lost because of the wrong strategy, disastrous tactics and an ill-suited aircraft. Here, the author provides a firsthand account of Washington's arrogance as well as the pilot's efforts in this campaign. 272 pages, 22 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", softcover. #0005976
Price: $15.95
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Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Wing and Squadron Histories. Hardcover Book Geer. This comprehensive history of the wings and squadrons that operated the Republic F-105 provides detailed histories for all TAC, USAFE, and PACAF units that flew the aircraft, as well as for Air Force Reserve and Air Guard users. With particular emphasis placed on operations in the Vietnam War, this work contains a wealth of information previously untold. 272 pgs., 800+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #0006336
Price: $69.95
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F-105
Thunderchief Walk Around
Softbound Book Lots of pictures, Great for model builders Ken Neubeck. An in-depth look at the "Thud," the U.S. Air Force fighter-bomber that saw extensive service throughout the Vietnam War. Developed during the 1950s as a supersonic, low-altitude strike fighter, the F-105 bore the brunt of Operation Rolling Thunder - the air assault on North Vietnam. The two-seat versions also saw extensive service as "Wild Weasel" defense aircraft in Vietnam. Book includes detailed coverage of cockpits, engines, landing gear and weapons of the single-seat F-105B & D and the two-seat F-105F & G. 80 pgs., extensive color and B&W photography, 12 color profiles and more. 11"x 8¼", sfbd. ....#0005218 $16.95 |
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Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Davis & Menard. Follows the "Thud" from initial
design proposal through its extensive service in Vietnam, covering several
variants such as the Wild Weasel, the Ryan's Raiders night flier... even the
F-105 for the Thunderbirds. Heavily illustrated with photographs and technical
manual excerpts. 100 pgs., 125 photos and 20 technical diagrams. 8½"x 11", sfbd.
Price: $16.95
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100 Missions North
Softbound Book A Fighter Pilot's Story of the Vietnam War. Bell. The author recounts the Vietnam sorties that he and his fellow USAF pilots flew in F-105 Thunderchiefs - the famous "Thud" - at a time when these pilots faced a 50 percent loss rate. How could they face these odds? You'll learn that men sustained by faith in each other and joined by the bonds of combat can overcome anxiety, fear, and even terror to achieve common goals. 384 pgs., 15 B&W photos, maps, 6"x 9", sfbd. #0004796
Price: $19.95
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Thud Ridge Softbound Book F-105 Thunderchief Missions Over Vietnam Broughton. Written by Col. Jack Broughton, who flew 114 combat missions over Korea and led the Thunderbirds demonstration team before taking command of the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing in Southeast Asia, this book is filled with hair-raising stories of F-105 missions over North Vietnam, including incredible flak-suppression flights and the mission on which Broughton was hit by a surface-to-air missile. 288 pages, 6½"x 9½", softcover. #0015533
Price: $19.95
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USAF F-4 and F-105 MiG Killers of the Vietnam War
Hardbound Book 1965-1973. McCarthy, Jr. The most complete photo collection of USAF F-4 Phantom and F-105 Thunderchief MiG Killers ever published, this volume presents 106 of the 113 individual aircraft of those types that were credited with aerial kills during the Vietnam war. Accompanying each photograph, you also get detailed information regarding the aircrews, units, call signs, and primary weapon system used in the aerial kills along with a short narrative describing each battle. 192 pages, 150+ color and B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover. #0021051
Price: $59.95
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Roll Call: Thud Hardbound Book Campbell & Hill. A photo record of the Republic F-105 Thunderchief. Designed and built to deliver tactical nuclear weapons, the Thud earned its nickname by pounding through the flak and missiles over some of the world’s most highly defended targets in Vietnam to drop iron bombs. Here is an accounting of every individual aircraft. 176 pgs., 700 photos, 9"x 12", hdbd. #0001684
Price: $59.95
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