Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

F-105D “Thunderchief”

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

1. F-105D “Thunderchief” Marker

Inscription. The F-105D was a versatile, supersonic, tactical fighter-bomber built by Republic Aviation. Aircraft #62-4360 served tours of duty in South Korea, Japan and Thailand. It was assigned to Tinker AFB's 507th Tactical Fighter Group in 1972 and again from 1976 to 1979.

The Oklahoma City ALC performed depot maintenance on the single-seat “Thunderchief” from 1977 until 1980 and produced over 4,000 of its J75 engines. The USAF withdrew the last F-105D from service in July 1980.

Characteristics: Span: 35' • Length: 64' • Height: 20' • Weight: 52,838 lbs • Top speed: 1,390 mph • Range: 2,206 miles • Ordnance: 12,000 lbs.

Erected 1983.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1980.

Location. 35° 26.009′ N, 97° 24.314′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Tinker Air Force Base. It can be reached from the intersection of South Air Depot Boulevard and Interstate 40, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3520 S Air Depot Blvd, Oklahoma City OK

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73145, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Major Charles B. Hall & The Tuskegee Airmen (a few steps from this marker); A-7D “Corsair II” (a few steps from this marker); B-47 “Stratojet” (within shouting distance of this marker); C-141 “Starlifter” (within shouting distance of this marker); “Rosie the Riveter” (within shouting distance of this marker); C-47 “Skytrain” (within shouting distance of this marker); EA-6B “Prowler” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tinker Air Force Base 75th Anniversary Time Capsule (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

More about this marker. It is in Charles

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 21, 2025

2. F-105D “Thunderchief” Marker

B. Hall Airpark at the entrance to Tinker Air Force Base. The airpark is open to the public from dawn to dusk daily unless heightened security warrants closure.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.