'The Dynamic Duo' - a superb piece of artwork applied to an F-105D Thunderchief last operated by the 149th TFS of the Virgina Air National Guard. Based upon a pair of popular cartoon characters.
'Ye Old War Horse' - a superb piece of artwork applied to an F-105D Thunderchief last operated by the 149th TFS of the Virgina Air National Guard. "YGBSM"? Ya gotta be s******* me! A phrase allegedly much used by Wild Weasel mission pilots.
This F-105D Thunderchief was last operated by the 457th TFS, an AFRES unit based at Carswell AFB in Texas. She is unusual in having undergone a T-Stick conversion, evidenced by the saddleback dorsal fairing. Now at the Yanks Air Museum in Chino CA.
Eye-catching 'Superhog' artwork worn by F-105D Thunderchief 59-1822 believed applied when operated by the 192nd TFS Virginia ANG. This artwork is still visible on this 'Thud' at Duxford in the UK.
This F-105D Thunderchief wears the markings of the 192nd TFS Virginia ANG, her last operator in a long and distinguished service career. She now awaits restoration at the IWM, Duxford, United Kingdom.
This former 121st TFS District of Columbia ANG F-105D shows the massive size of the single-engined 'Thud', powered by the P&W J75 turbojet. This example is believed to be currently being restored by the Yanks Air Museum at Chino, CA.
This former 466th TFS (AFRES) 'Thud' was stored for the proposed Edwards AFB museum when photographed back in 1993, she was put on public display as part of the Edwards AFB Open House.
An interesting gate guard at Davis-Monthan AFB main gate, this is really 61-0159 formerly operated by the 149th TFS VA ANG. Some artwork is just visible under her wing.