F-105D at Vance, OK
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Team 11E
N 36° 20.232 W 097° 54.074
14S E 598607 N 4021910
F-105D at Vance
Waymark Code: WMHZ02
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2013
Views: 9
Visited this base and this aircraft was located in front of my lodging.
A veteran of the air war in South East Asia. It served with the 34th Tactical Fighter Squadron/388 Tactical Fighter Wing at Korat/Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The 34th TFS was deployed at Korat from May 15, 1966 - March 14, 1971 and had the tailcode JJ.
It's last unit was the 419th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hill AFB in Utah. This was the last unit equipped with the F-105 and these were retired at June 4, 1983.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Republic F-105D Thunderchief
Tail Number: (S/N): 62-4242
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): air force base
inside / outside: outside
Access restrictions:
Located on an active military base, permission should be acquired
Other Information:: Not listed
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