When the Republic F-105 Thunderchief first debuted in 1955, the new supersonic fighter did not impress its pilots. The Air Force community proceeded to assign a slew of derogatory nicknames ...
Read more: 14 Best Fighter Planes And Jets Of All Time The Republic F-105 Thunderchief — which was also known as the "Thud," according to the United States Air Force — is fighter-bomber ...