F-105 Thunderchief: Workhorse of the Vietnam War

F-105 Thunderchief: Workhorse of the Vietnam War image
ISBN-10:

0071355111

ISBN-13:

9780071355117

Edition: 1
Released: Jun 02, 2000
Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
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Description:

The eye-opening insider's look at the first aircraft developed for small nuclear weapons delivery--with technical facts, never-before-seen photos, and first-person accounts. Chronicles the bomber's evolution, starting with its initial purpose of meeting the demand for small thermonuclear weaponry capable of penetrating Soviet defenses. Covers the F-105's many phototypes, its pivotal role in Vietnam (where it flew over 75% of missions and earned its nickname "Thud" due to its staggering crash rate), and its modified capability of hunting surface-to-air missiles (SAMs).












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