Coliseum Central in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
F-105D Thunderchief
No.61-0073 • USAF • Fighter
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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2017
1. F-105D Thunderchief Marker
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F-105D Thunderchief. No.61-0073 . USAF . Fighter. The F-105 Thunderchief was the last airplane produced by Republic Aviation before it became part of Fairchild Hiller. The Thunder chief was originally a private-venture study as a follow-on to the F-84F. Intended as a fighter bomber, it served a secondary role as an interceptor. The first prototype flew on October 22, 1955. The F-105 or “Thud” as it was called, served as the primary attack aircraft in the Vietnam war, where over half of the total production run of over 800 aircraft were lost., This F-105 Thunderchief was built by Republic Aviation in Farmingdale in New York and was delivered on January 29, 1962. It was retired from active service in November 1981. The markings represent the 23rd TFW at McConnell AFB.
The F-105 Thunderchief was the last airplane produced by Republic Aviation before it became part of Fairchild Hiller. The Thunder chief was originally a private-venture study as a follow-on to the F-84F. Intended as a fighter bomber, it served a secondary role as an interceptor. The first prototype flew on October 22, 1955. The F-105 or “Thud” as it was called, served as the primary attack aircraft in the Vietnam war, where over half of the total production run of over 800 aircraft were lost.
This F-105 Thunderchief was built by Republic Aviation in Farmingdale in New York and was delivered on January 29, 1962. It was retired from active service in November 1981. The markings represent the 23rd TFW at McConnell AFB.
Erected by Air Power Park. (Marker Number 011.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is January 29, 1962.
Location. 37° 2.581′ N, 76° 21.932′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Coliseum Central. Marker can be reached from West Mercury Boulevard (U.S. 258) west of LaSalle Avenue (Virginia Route 167), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 413 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton VA 23666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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other markers are within walking distance of this marker. F-89J Scorpion (a few steps from this marker); Nike-Ajax (within shouting distance of this marker); Ajax (within shouting distance of this marker); F-101F Voodoo (within shouting distance of this marker); A-2 Polaris (within shouting distance of this marker); RF-4C Phantom II (within shouting distance of this marker); M-2 Corporal (within shouting distance of this marker); NASA Space History (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2017
2. F-105D Thunderchief Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 291 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
