Attachment_5_CMI_-F105.pdf

CMI Package 8/18/2014

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY HISTORICAL COLLECTION

Color, Markings Insignia Package:

Republic F-105 D Thunderchief S/N 60-0482

National Museum Catalog # 1979-62

April 7, 2008

1. Exception to policy – use of semi-gloss paint texture in lieu of lusterless

“…this texture of paint is highly recommended in the Colorado climate that displays extreme temperatures, snow, and ultra-violet rays. Use of semi-gloss texture offers greater protection of the aircraft, better appearance for longer period of time, and cost savings (painting required less frequently) while maintaining as closely as possible a paint scheme consistent with appearance of the aircraft when operational.”

(NMUSAF email dated 27 OCT 2006, Mr. Tom Brewer, Chief Plans & Programs Division)

2. Operational History: The F-105 D, serial number 60-0482, on display at the northeast corner of the Terrazzo on the USAF Academy was built from parts of 10 different Vietnam-era aircraft at

McClellan AFB, CA in the late 1970’s . Thus, it has no historical associations. Undated (1970’s?)

black and white photos of the aircraft in the accession file show few if any markings.

3. Current Configuration: The aircraft is marked in the standard USAF SEA camouflage markings for F-105 aircraft (see image 1). Colors are: Black FS 17038, Green FS 34079, Green FS

34102, Tan FS 30219, and White FS 17875, with standard markings applied in accordance with US

Air Force Technical Order 1-1-4, Exterior Finishes, Insignia, and Markings, Applicable to USAF

Aircraft 14 May 1994, Change 7, 17 July 1998 .

F-105D CMI Package

April 2008

Image 1: Current configuration, F-105D 60-0482

3. Paint Scheme Specifics

The vertical stabilizer carries the Tactical Air Command insignia (see image 2) over the radio call number and Distinctive Unit Aircraft Identification marking “JV” for the 469 TFSq, 388 TFWg, Korat, Thailand.

Image 2: Tactical Air Command Insignia

Nose Art: When delivered to the Academy in 1979, the F-105 originally had "Iron Butterfly” (a common alternative nickname for the F105 series) painted on its port side just aft of the cockpit.

Image 4: Close-up of nose art carried on F-105D 60-0482

Servicing, Warning and other markings: As specified by applicable USAF Technical orders and service manuals.

4. Text for Interpretive Signage: Interpretive placards will be fabricated out of materials suitable for outdoor display. Text Panel to be 18"w x 15 3/4" tall. Text for this exhibit will read:

REPUBLIC F-105D

THUNDERCHIEF

SERIAL NUMBER 60-0482

THE F-105 WAS THE FIRST SUPERSONIC TACTICAL FIGHTER-BOMBER DEVELOPED FROM

SCRATCH. AFFECTIONATELY NICKNAMED THE "THUD", THE PROTOTYPE YF-105A FIRST FLEWIN

OCTOBER 1955, BUT THE FIRST F-105D DID NOT FLY UNTIL JUNE 1959. A TOTAL OF 833

THUNDERCHIEFS OF ALL TYPES WERE BUILT, INCLUDING 610 F-105DS. THE THUD WAS

OPERATIONAL FROM 1960 - 1970 AND SAW EXTENSIVE ACTION IN VIETNAM.

THIS F-105 WAS ASSEMBLED AT McCLELLAN AFB, CALIFORNIA, FROM PARTS OF AT LEAST TEN

SISTER AIRCRAFT THAT SAW COMBAT DUTY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA. IT HAS BEEN AT THE ACADEMY

SINCE 1968.

THIS AIRCRAFT IS ON LOAN FROM THE U.S. AIR FORCE HERITAGE PROGRAM.

5. Research and Specifications.

(Source: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=2314 )

F-105 THUNDERCHIEF

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=2314

In 1951 Republic Aviation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the

F-84F. The result was the F-105 Thunderchief, later affectionately nicknamed the "Thud." The prototype

YF-105A first flew in October 1955, but the first F-105D did not fly until June 1959. A total of 833

Thunderchiefs of all types were built, including 610 F-105Ds.

The U.S. Air Force sent F-105s to Southeast Asia shortly after the Tonkin Gulf incident in the summer of 1964. The USAF operated the F-105D extensively in the air campaign against North Vietnam called

Rolling Thunder. Although designed as a nuclear strike aircraft, the F-105 could carry a total of over

12,000 pounds of conventional ordnance -- a heavier bomb load than a World War II B-17. The F-105 was gradually replaced by the F-4 Phantom, and the USAF withdrew the last F-105D from service in

July 1980.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Span: 34 ft. 11 in.

Length: 64 ft. 5 in.

Height: 19 ft. 8 in.

Weight: 52,838 lbs. maximum

Armament: One M61 Vulcan 20mm cannon and more than 12,000 lbs. of ordnance

Engine: One Pratt & Whitney J75-P-19W of 24,500 lbs static thrust with afterburner and 26,400 lbs.

static thrust with water injection

Cost: $2,136,668

Crew: One

PERFORMANCE:

Maximum speed: 1,390 mph

Cruising speed: 778 mph

Range: 2206 miles

Service ceiling: 51,000 ft. h full bomb load)

5. APPROVED BY:

//ORIGINALSIGNED// 21 MAY 2008

Paul D. Martin, HPC, Curator Date

//ORIGINAL SIGNED// 27MAY2008

Dr. Betsy Muenger, USAFA/DFENG, Date

Command Historian

USAF Academy, CO