Nellis Air Force Base in Clark County, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

F-105G Thunderchief

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 27, 2026

1. F-105G Thunderchief Marker

Inscription. The F-105G Thunderchief is a single-engine, supersonic, long-range fighter-bomber. During the Vietnam War, the aircraft carried out more tactical air strikes over North Vietnam than any other USAF aircraft -- it also suffered the greatest battle losses. It was used at Nellis as a training, testing and “Wild Weasel” aircraft.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam.

Location. 36° 13.676′ N, 115° 3.5′ W. Marker is in Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in Clark County. It is on Kinley Avenue near Freedom Circle, on the right when traveling south. You must have military base access by possessing a valid Department of Defense identification card or be sponsored onto base by an individual who has military installation access. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nellis AFB NV 89191, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Mojave Desert

and in Greater Las Vegas.

It is also in the American Southwest

and in the Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western

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Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: F-100D Super Sabre (within shouting distance of this marker); F-111A (within shouting distance of this marker); F-86 Sabrejet (within shouting distance of this marker); F-4C Phantom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); F-117A (about 400 feet away); F-15 Eagle (about 400 feet away); A-10 (about 500 feet away); Long Track (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nellis Air Force Base.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 27, 2026

2. F-105G Thunderchief Marker

F-105G Thunderchief and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Denise Boose, January 27, 2026

3. F-105G Thunderchief and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2026, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2026, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.