USAFA Cadet Area F-105D Thunderchief - Static Aircraft Displays on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
The F-105 Thundercheif was also known as the "Thud" or "Iron Butterfly". It was a single-seat supersonic fighter/bomber.

Originally in 1960, the F-105D's had many engine problems and the entire fleet was grounded several times. Even though Project Look Alike in 1962, fixed many things they still had a lot of problems until 1967.

The plaque has fallen off. This plane can only be viewed from the cadet area lookout next to the chapel. From the visitors center coordinates N 39°00.438 W 104°53.699 take the Chapel Trail.

F-105 Thunderchief

This waymark is next to USAFA Cadet Area F-4C, USAFA Cadet Area F-16A

Type of Aircraft: (make/model): F-105D Thunderchief Tail Number: (S/N): 60-0482 Construction:: original aircraft Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): USAFA Cadet Area inside / outside: outside Other Information:: Not listed

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Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)

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