This Thunderchief began operational service in 1964 as a standard F-105F. In 1967 it joined the 355th TFW in Thailand, where it flew combat missions for nearly three years. During this time, it became one of a select few USAF aircraft to claim three MiG kills. In 1970 it was fitted with ECM gear and joined the 388th TFW for "Wild Weasel" duty, attacking enemy surface-to-air missile sites. Converted to full F-105G spec in 1972, it spent a further year in SE Asia before going the 35th TFW at George AFB, CA (my 1979 photo here). Ferried to the USAFM in 1980

Seen at George AFB during its last few months of service, in February 1980 this Wild Weasel "Thud' was ferried to the National Museum of the USAF, where it is now preserved (per my December 2024 photo)

George AFB Air Show 1978. 562nd TFS - 35th TFW Wild Weasel. Delivered new to the USAF in 1964 as a F-105F. Converted to an EF-105F in 1970. Converted to a F-105G in 1972. Ferry flight in Feb 1980 to Wright-Patterson AFB, OH for display at the Air Force Museum.

This Thud was delivered in 1964 as a standard F-105F and subsequently joined the 355th TFW in combat missions over Vietnam claiming three MiG kills. In 1970 it was fitted with ECM equipment and joined the 388th TFW for 'Wild Weasel' duty attacking enemy SAM sites. In 1972 the aircraft was modified to the improved F-105G configuration and is on display at the National Museum of the USAF in the markings worn while assigned to the 561st TFS based at Korat Royal AFB, Thailand in 1972-73.