This is a great video. Always loved the F-105 Thunder chief. It’s probably my favorite Vietnam era plane, F-8 crusader is in close contention. There is something endearing about a plane that has to complete a mission that is nearly impossible but still fly’s it tough
Ya gotta love the Thud. I love how a big bomber like this is called a fighter. In reality she was a fighter bomber. Alexander Kartvelli, we are not worthy. Can't wait for the F-106
She gets such flak for being what she was meant to be. I think she's a beauty. Plus she actually has 27.5 a2a victories and she's a bomber. A bomber. Respect.
Absolutely! They let me in early to film before the regular opening hours so I'm very much in their debt! PIMA were also very helpful, the Smithsonian less so...
Fabulous video mate! I saw the post on your page about this video which apparently I haven’t seen as I’ve watched all the other videos in this series! This one was great too, I think this one may be my favorite beating out the Delta Dart! Cheers mate! 🥂 What a great video
I was at a customers house last week and saw his license plate said "thud." I knew immediately what it was. Made his day when I asked if he was an F105 pilot. Said very few people know what it's in reference to. I'll have to get more info from him next time I'm there.
Nice video. I remember the F-105Ds flying low level across our farm. They were from Carswell AFB. These were Thunderstick equipped 105s. Great memories.
While you were at the USAF Museum, did you get any footage of SCAT XXVII, the F-4 Phantom piloted by Colonel Robin Olds? This video of the F-105 reminds me so much of the famous mission Colonel Olds orchestrated to bring out the Migs for a dogfight.
I'm coming here 3 weeks old, but have to say "thank-you" Paul, for another great video. I might've said this before, but I enjoy your "nose to tail" descriptions, showing the smaller details of the aircraft, and explaining their functions.
it still amazes me that this came just 10 years after the war, from piston powered fighters maxing out at 400mph to swept back jets capable of Mach 2.1. Today there are variations of fighters that were penned 50 years ago (F15, 16, 18)
This aircraft was a absolute beast. One of my favorites. It was designed to deliver nuclear weapons into Soviet territory. It would come in at low level then pitch up and lob the bomb and do a immelman and kick in full afterburner to leave the area to avoid the bomb blast. At least in theory.
One of my A&P instructors had a big scar on his head from this pipe during his time in Vietnam. Said the damn thing got everybody one time or another when servicing the aircraft. 6:45. Would love to see you cover more Helos
27.5 Air to air victories. Pretty amazing for a bomber that could carry 16, 750lb bombs. One of the highest attrition rates for a USAF aircraft ever, 40%. Probably higher if you count "non operational combat related losses", the USAF being nearly as creative about 'missing curfew' as my boys.
1963 model: 8320 1964: TOS USAF. Assigned to 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 49th Tactical Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany. Ca.1965: 23rd TFW, McConnell AFB, KS. Ca.9/66: 4525th Fighter Weapons Wing, Nellis AFB, NV. 1967: 355th TFW, Takhli Royal Thai AFB, Thailand. UNK: 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand. 1967: 333rd TFS, 355th TFW, Takhli RTAFB, Thailand. 11 or 12/67: Maj. G. Guss; while clearing the aircraft of ordnance and racks in preparation for a dogfight with a flight of 4 MiG-17s, a MiG flew straight into the ejected racks and was destroyed. Date not certain. MiG kill not officially granted. 12/19/67: Maj. R Huntley (Pilot) and Capt. R. Stearman (EWO) encountered several MiG-17s and fired at one hitting it. They claimed credit for a MiG kill but after a two year investigation, the claim was disallowed by Seventh Air Force's Enemy Aircraft Claims Evaluation Board. Unknown date: Maj. Dalton (pilot) and Maj. J. Graham (EWO) flying F-105F 63-8329 shared a MiG kill with an F-4D. Some histories erroneously credit this crew with a MiG kill while flying 63-8320. 1970: Converted to EF-105F. NMUSAF 1970: 17th Wild Weasel Squadron, 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand. 1972: Converted to F-105G. 1972 to 1973: 561st TFS, 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand. Ca.1973: 562nd TFS, 35th TFW, George AFB, CA. 2/80: Ferry flight to Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH for display at the Air Force Museum.
They need to make a F-100, F-101, F-102, F-104, F-105 and F-106 heritage flight..all flying models..how great would that be? I would fly over from Europe for that 😂
I understand the fins aid in separation when jettisoned. One tank design had the ability to have the angle and location of the fins changed to suit the aircraft they were attached to. Most modern tanks don’t have the fins. Separation is achieved with explosive cartridges fitted to the pylon that push the nose off first. If you can find videos of ordinance and external equipment jettison trials, they can be, ahem, interesting.
F-102 or F-106, and while Dan Rather was an idiot, GWB was a draft dodger (his Pa jumped him two years to head of the NG to avoid Vietnam service) and a deserter (he stopped going to his required reserve meetings so he could play politics). There's not a lot of honor in the elites on either side.
Did not always or even mostly do high altitude bombing. It did mostly dive bombing, rolling in from medium altitude. The tactics for ingress into the target area underwent changes during the war. One F-105 WIng in Thailand liked to go in on the deck and then pop up to bomb, the other liked to penetrate at medium altitude. Far more F-105s were lost to AAA than to SAMs, so the medium altitude ingress became the favored tactic, especially after the radar jamming pods became available in quantity. SAMs actually had a low direct kill rate against maneuvering fighter bombers, but they did serve to force avoidance maneuvers that could drive the plane down into the AAA envelope.
Thanks for watching everyone! Actually it's a Republic F-105, not a North American! Sorry about that!!
No worries! Can we expect a video on the F106 soon?
When thou maketh a mistake about a plane offer thy correction without delay. First Epistle to the Canadians, chapter 4:1 -Paul the aircraft apostle.
Paul--are you going to highlight the RC/EC/KC-135 with a tour?
This is a great video. Always loved the F-105 Thunder chief. It’s probably my favorite Vietnam era plane, F-8 crusader is in close contention. There is something endearing about a plane that has to complete a mission that is nearly impossible but still fly’s it tough
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ya gotta love the Thud. I love how a big bomber like this is called a fighter. In reality she was a fighter bomber. Alexander Kartvelli, we are not worthy. Can't wait for the F-106
Like the F-111.
@@thelandofnod123 Yes true
She gets such flak for being what she was meant to be. I think she's a beauty. Plus she actually has 27.5 a2a victories and she's a bomber. A bomber. Respect.
A Mig-killer with beautiful lines! ❤ the F-105!!
What a gorgeous beast. My favorite Cold War aircraft.
Thanks 4 the walk-around Paul! ❤ the F-105 "Thunderchief" dude!!
Got to give a lot of credit to the NMUSAF for letting you get up close to all these aircraft. Makes your videos even that more special.
Absolutely! They let me in early to film before the regular opening hours so I'm very much in their debt! PIMA were also very helpful, the Smithsonian less so...
Awesome, I've been to all three museums. keep up the great work!@@PaulStewartAviation
It seems that Republic managed to design an early example of a stealth aircraft by accident.
YB35's had similar issues, although those were early radars.
Good video. Liked those perspex panels.
Enjoyed reading 'Thud Ridge', by Colonel Jack Broughton, a little while back.
Yes yes yes yes 😂😂😂 one of my favourites 🥰🥰🥰🥰. Thanks Paul, raining outside happy inside.
Fabulous video mate! I saw the post on your page about this video which apparently I haven’t seen as I’ve watched all the other videos in this series! This one was great too, I think this one may be my favorite beating out the Delta Dart!
Cheers mate! 🥂
What a great video
One of my favorites since learning about this jet while reading "Thud Ridge" as a kid. Thanks for another great video.
Beautiful plane!
Great show thanks for your hard work
I remember them during my Air Force tours in Vietnam...
Over half of the total production run was lost in Vietnam. This plane fought hard
Great informative video was struck on who big a plane they were seeing them for the first time.
Another great video Paul. A nice Vietnam era plane.
I was at a customers house last week and saw his license plate said "thud." I knew immediately what it was. Made his day when I asked if he was an F105 pilot. Said very few people know what it's in reference to.
I'll have to get more info from him next time I'm there.
Nice video. I remember the F-105Ds flying low level across our farm. They were from Carswell AFB. These were Thunderstick equipped 105s. Great memories.
While you were at the USAF Museum, did you get any footage of SCAT XXVII, the F-4 Phantom piloted by Colonel Robin Olds? This video of the F-105 reminds me so much of the famous mission Colonel Olds orchestrated to bring out the Migs for a dogfight.
I think I've filmed everything with my 'whole museum' video so you should see it there. It might take me a few years to finish editing, though :)
Lucky for us. We do not need waiting for century for this video to come out
That's a great museum!
Subscribed, this is my favorite TH-cam channel. Keep it up.
-aero engineer and fighter pilot
Cheers!
Thanks Paul for another awesome video!
Another great informative video
I'm coming here 3 weeks old, but have to say "thank-you" Paul, for another great video. I might've said this before, but I enjoy your "nose to tail" descriptions, showing the smaller details of the aircraft, and explaining their functions.
Thanks John!
WOOOOOO I just saw a cool video with an interview of a pilot that was shot down in one of these over Vietnam. Dronescapes
it still amazes me that this came just 10 years after the war, from piston powered fighters maxing out at 400mph to swept back jets capable of Mach 2.1. Today there are variations of fighters that were penned 50 years ago (F15, 16, 18)
Another really enjoyable video Paul. Thanks for the explanation about the air inlets as I always wondered why they looked so odd on this jet.
Awesome Paul 👍✈️🇳🇿
Nice presentation! That plane was stuffed full of goodies.
Thanks
I live in Ohio and toured the Air Force Museum many years ago. It's so cool to see your video about the aircraft there. Thanks for sharing!
You're very welcome! I'm working on more videos from the same museum :)
Great content , very well done , all of them .
This aircraft was a absolute beast. One of my favorites. It was designed to deliver nuclear weapons into Soviet territory. It would come in at low level then pitch up and lob the bomb and do a immelman and kick in full afterburner to leave the area to avoid the bomb blast. At least in theory.
One of the best videos I've seen ❤
Superb video as always 👍
Thank you so much 😀
Paul u did it again ! Superb
One of my A&P instructors had a big scar on his head from this pipe during his time in Vietnam. Said the damn thing got everybody one time or another when servicing the aircraft. 6:45. Would love to see you cover more Helos
Another great video as usual!
Glad you enjoyed it!
awesome channel.. it deserves way more Subscribers !!!
I appreciate that!
Got my RM Williams and Polo Shirt on it’s time for my fav Paul Stewart vid!🎉 Love your vids Paul..What’s everyone’s favourite Century series plane?
F-111. Mainly because I briefly worked on them. Then the F-100.
Excellent video as always Paul
Thanks for watching
Its clear ypu really do your research ! I have learned things about the F105 that i have never even seen mentioned elsewhere.
Thanks! There are a lot of videos on TH-cam with someone reading of wikipaedia added to old footage. With my videos I hope to add something more.
Great video Paul!
Glad you think so!
Yep. The airplane was hard to pickup on radar. Republic actually developed the very first stealth airplane and didn't even know it at the time😊
27.5 Air to air victories. Pretty amazing for a bomber that could carry 16, 750lb bombs. One of the highest attrition rates for a USAF aircraft ever, 40%. Probably higher if you count "non operational combat related losses", the USAF being nearly as creative about 'missing curfew' as my boys.
Can you do a Video on the A10 tank buster.
You would have done all my favourite military planes then👍👍👍
A great video but I do miss the old flight reviews 😢 will they be back anytime soon?
I did one last week on a 747-8 ;)
@@PaulStewartAviationI would love to see Australia flight reviews again though as I do live there and love your flight reviews.
Interesting that they started with probe air to air refuelling and then switched to the USAF standard receptacle system.
1963 model:
8320 1964: TOS USAF. Assigned to 8th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 49th Tactical Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB,
Germany.
Ca.1965: 23rd TFW, McConnell AFB, KS.
Ca.9/66: 4525th Fighter Weapons Wing, Nellis AFB, NV.
1967: 355th TFW, Takhli Royal Thai AFB, Thailand.
UNK: 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand.
1967: 333rd TFS, 355th TFW, Takhli RTAFB, Thailand.
11 or 12/67: Maj. G. Guss; while clearing the aircraft of ordnance and racks in preparation for a
dogfight with a flight of 4 MiG-17s, a MiG flew straight into the ejected racks and was
destroyed. Date not certain. MiG kill not officially granted.
12/19/67: Maj. R Huntley (Pilot) and Capt. R. Stearman (EWO) encountered several MiG-17s and fired
at one hitting it. They claimed credit for a MiG kill but after a two year investigation,
the claim was disallowed by Seventh Air Force's Enemy Aircraft Claims Evaluation Board.
Unknown date: Maj. Dalton (pilot) and Maj. J. Graham (EWO) flying F-105F 63-8329 shared a MiG kill
with an F-4D. Some histories erroneously credit this crew with a MiG kill while flying 63-8320.
1970: Converted to EF-105F. NMUSAF
1970: 17th Wild Weasel Squadron, 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand.
1972: Converted to F-105G.
1972 to 1973: 561st TFS, 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand.
Ca.1973: 562nd TFS, 35th TFW, George AFB, CA.
2/80: Ferry flight to Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH for display at the Air Force Museum.
F-105D 1960 model:
0504 (MSN D192) 10/61: TOS USAF. Assigned to 23rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 36th Tactical Fighter Wing,
Bitburg AB, Germany.
Ca.1964: 4th TFW, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
3/67: 333rd TFS, 355th TFW, Takhli RTAB, Thailand. Marked as “Memphis Belle II.”
4/28/67: Shot down MiG-17 over North Vietnam.
4/30/67: Shot down MiG-17 over North Vietnam.
1968-1970: 357th TFS, 355th TFW, Takhli RTAB, Thailand.
1970: 127th TFS (ANG), 184th Tactical Fighter Group, McConnell AFB, KS.
1976: 121st TFS (ANG), 113rd TFW, Andrews AFB, MD.
Jun 12, 1981: MASDC, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ as FK0044, with 5,934.6 flying hours.
Apr 7, 1990: USAF Museum, Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
7/91: Placed on display.
It had a bomb bay which was rarely used except for storing fuel
I never understood how the 105 fit in the mix of aircraft. Now I can see what was going on.
They need to make a F-100, F-101, F-102, F-104, F-105 and F-106 heritage flight..all flying models..how great would that be? I would fly over from Europe for that 😂
Yes me too!
Slightly more rounds than the F-15. Since only one barrel is firing it can be tucked in. 1028 rounds must be a bit weighty.
Why do external fuel tanks have fins on them?
I understand the fins aid in separation when jettisoned. One tank design had the ability to have the angle and location of the fins changed to suit the aircraft they were attached to.
Most modern tanks don’t have the fins. Separation is achieved with explosive cartridges fitted to the pylon that push the nose off first.
If you can find videos of ordinance and external equipment jettison trials, they can be, ahem, interesting.
Is that the plane GWB flew in the TANG…. And which non-story killed Dan Rather’s career?
F-102 or F-106, and while Dan Rather was an idiot, GWB was a draft dodger (his Pa jumped him two years to head of the NG to avoid Vietnam service) and a deserter (he stopped going to his required reserve meetings so he could play politics). There's not a lot of honor in the elites on either side.
@@grizwoldphantasia5005 i think it was the Thud…
Why does the tail code of the G start with 38?
We all know that the bird wasn’t produced in 1938 so I’m confused
Ugly but good. The vertical fin always looked far too small in proportion to the rest of the aircraft, throwing its appearance off...
It's not ugly at all but I agree on fin being a bit too small on such a large aircraft.
designed for low altitude, but then always flew high altitude bombing. Thus, the high loss rate to sams
Did not always or even mostly do high altitude bombing. It did mostly dive bombing, rolling in from medium altitude. The tactics for ingress into the target area underwent changes during the war. One F-105 WIng in Thailand liked to go in on the deck and then pop up to bomb, the other liked to penetrate at medium altitude. Far more F-105s were lost to AAA than to SAMs, so the medium altitude ingress became the favored tactic, especially after the radar jamming pods became available in quantity. SAMs actually had a low direct kill rate against maneuvering fighter bombers, but they did serve to force avoidance maneuvers that could drive the plane down into the AAA envelope.
First
First statement….WRONG.
Which bit?
@@PaulStewartAviationdidn’t mention the dirty deeds