| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 54-105 |
| Alternate Serial: | 40105 |
| Military Code: | FH-105 |
| Other Marks: | JF-1 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic JF-105B Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | B6 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | Air Force Armaments Center |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Collection: | USAF Airman Heritage Museum |
| Photo Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 739405 |
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The first of only three JF-105Bs ever built, prototypes for the projected RF-105B reconnaisance version that was cancelled in favour of the already existing RF-101. The trio was still completed with modified noses but without cameras. Retired in 1966, this is the only surviving one as JF-2 crashed and JF-3 was scrapped. Preserved at Lackland already in the 1970s in fake colours, later restored to this accurate test livery. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 20 October 2024, and has since been viewed 149 times. |