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The high loss rate of the F-105 over Vietnam can be attributed, according to the F-105 pilot, to the SAC bomber philosophy

‘At Takhli we liked the pop-up tactic as we felt we got better target coverage with less exposure and fewer losses. Lots of folks...

To destroy a SAM installation, pilot Merlyn Dethlefsen made multiple passes while piloting a Thud heavily damaged by AAA and engaged by MiG-21s

Capt. Dethlefsen received the Medal of Honor for demonstrating exceptional bravery above and beyond the call of duty. On February 1st, 1968, President Johnson...

An overview of the F-107A Ultra Sabre, the Century Series fighter that never was

The USAF decided to purchase the F-105 Thunderchief instead of producing the F-107A after giving it some serious thought A mid-1950s improvement on the popular...

Infamous F-105 Thunderchief as an incredible morale booster

There were shouts of "SHE'S HERE!" as soon as Ms. Galore arrived, and Vic can see crew members crowding the boom operator window for...

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Why the F-4 Phantom is a former US Naval Aviator’s favorite aircraft

‘Although some thought it “ugly”, and it had a...

Sikorsky-Bell V-280 Valor Wins US Army FLRAA Competition Over Sikorsky Defiant XSikorsky

The Bell V-280 defeated the Sikorsky Defiant X in...

Why the F-15 radar couldn’t see the Blackbird during Eagle Bait sorties

‘One of the interesting discoveries from the Eagle Bait...

Why even though the Blackbird could attain Mach 3.5, serious damage to the aircraft might occur

‘The SR-71 could attain Mach 3.5, but the aircraft...

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