| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | "59-1771" |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Republic F-105 Thunderchief |
| Aircraft Version: | Republic F-105D Thunderchief |
| C/n (msn): | D10 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 469 TFS / 388 TFW |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KVPS IATA: VPS Local: VPS Other: - |
| Collection: | Air Force Armament Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 768596 |
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This is actually F-105D 58-1155, which was first flown in March 1960 and was retained as a test aircraft, initially at Republic's Farmingdale factory airfield on Long Island and also here at Eglin AFB. In 1969 it was assigned to the 23 TFW at McConnell AFB, KS and 1971 was transferred to the 113 TFW (District of Columbia ANG) at Andrews AFB, MD. In 1981 it went on display at the Armament Museum marked as a 388 TFW aircraft based at Korat RTAFB. The actual 59-1771 is preserved at Circleville, OH This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 15 January 2025, and has since been viewed 89 times. |