The Thunderbirds flew the F-100 until 1964, when the squadron selected the F-105 Thunderchief, but it didn't last due to the ...

More than 1,000 demonstrations were flown in the Super Sabre. 1964: The team changed briefly to the Republic F-105 Thunderchief. After only six shows, the Thunderbirds returned to the F-100 due to an ...