falcon012 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The F-105 Thunderchief was designed to carry a single nuclear weapon at high speed and low altitude into Soviet airspace. Entering service in 1958, the F-105 was used extensively in the Vietnam War. As the primary strike aircraft, the Thunderchief flew over 20,000 sorties into some of the most heavily defended airspace in history. Able to carry up to 14,000 lbs of ordinance the Thunderchief could deliver a heavy blow. Unfortunately, rules of engagement and heavy defenses also meant the Thunderchief took heavy losses. Operating from Korat and Takhli air bases in Thailand, F-105 squadrons carried the war north to the Vietcong. This print depicts the takeoff of of one such mission. The airplane in this print was shot down by a MiG 21 on October 9, 1967. Pilot Major James Clements ejected but was captured and spent the rest of the war as a POW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gray Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Super piece of work, Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Thanks Gray. The Thunderchief has become somewhat of a fascination for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Outstanding!!!!....nothing else need be said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thank you very much Clif. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Mark, I really enjoy seeing your work. I also appreciate the time and effort you put into the prologs. Your F105 is a perfect example. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon012 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Thank you Joel. I appreciate your taking the time to read the prologs and to comment. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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