In 1951 Republic Aviation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the F-84F. The result was the F-105 Thunderchief, later affectionately nicknamed the “Thud.” The ...

The Republic F-105 Thunderchief, nicknamed "Thud," was a Mach 2 marvel designed to deliver nuclear payloads. During the Vietnam War, it astonishingly carried more bombs than a World War II B-17 bomber ...

When the Republic F-105 Thunderchief first debuted in 1955, the new supersonic fighter did not impress its pilots. The Air Force community proceeded to assign a slew of derogatory nicknames, including ...

CUTLINES - A week of screenings of a documentary honoring veterans of the Vietnam War, as well as a collection of short films based on the writings of S.E. Hinton, are among special events planned for ...

Sep. 24—If anyone driving southbound on Interstate 5 in Chehalis this week was worried when they saw the Veterans Memorial Museum's jet painted gray, they can take a sigh of relief. The jet is ...