Pickaway Township near Logan Elm Village in Pickaway County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Republic F-105 Thunderchief
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 6, 2026
1. Republic F-105 Thunderchief Marker
Development of the F-105 THUNDERCHIEF began in 1952. The first prototype flew on October 22, 1955. The flight of the F-105 "D", as shown here, was made on June 9, 1959 and entered operational service in early 1961. The "D" model was the most widely produced F-105 with a total of 610 being accepted by the Air Force.
The principle mission of the F-105 was that of an all weather fighter-bomber. It's highly sophisticated radar system included a terrain guidance mode which permitted the pilot to "let down" through weather in unfamiliar territory and to "ground hug" to avoid detection. This allowed navigation and weapon delivery regardless of route or target weather.
The THUNDERCHIEF first saw action in August 1964 when it was deployed to Viet Nam. It soon became the mainstay of the USAF's fighter/bomber force, flying more strikes against North Viet Nam than any other aircraft. The F-105 is capable of carrying a wide range of armament including, fire, napalm chemical bombs, mine dispenser, rockets, missiles and flares. It's bomb bay is longer than that of a WWII B-17 bomber.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: 175-P-19W
Speed: 1,195
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Range: 1,917 Miles
Wing Span: 34 feet 9 inches
Length: 64 feet 4 inches
Height: 19 feet 7 inches
Crew: One (1)
Weight: Empty 26,855 lbs.
Max. take-off 52,838
Armament: M-61 20mm Vulcan Gun
(6,000 Rounds per min.)
Bombs: 12,784 lbs. (16,750 lb. bombs)
Erected by AMVETS Post 2256.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold • War, Vietnam. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.
Location. 39° 34.051′ N, 82° 56.282′ W. Marker is near Logan Elm Village, Ohio, in Pickaway County. It is in Pickaway Township. It is at the intersection of Tarlton Road (County Route 16) and Stoneridge Drive, on the left when traveling east on Tarlton Road. Marker and aircraft are on the AMVETS Post 2256 grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 818 Tarlton Road, Circleville OH 43113, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Scioto Valley and in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 6, 2026
2. Republic F-105 Thunderchief and Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); American Veterans (AMVETS) Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Circleville (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away); Nelson Hitler (approx. one mile away); Joseph Ludwig (approx. one mile away); Patriot Burials (approx. one mile away); Political Meeting at Second Baptist Church (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Logan Elm Village.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 6, 2026
3. Republic F-105D Thunderchief
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
