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Republic F-105 Thunderchief
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From 1964 to 1972, the Flying Tigers flew the F-105 tactical fighter bomber at McConnell AFB, Kansas, functioning there as both an operational unit and a training unit. Two of its squadrons served in Vietnam. While at McConnell, the Flying Tiger Unit received its current designation, 23d Tactical Fighter Wing. The aircraft displayed is an F-105G "Wild Weasel" with a paint scheme similar to ones flown by the 23 TFW.
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