Republic F-105 Thunderchief

Republic F-105 Thunderchief (HM6II)

Location: Alexandria, LA 71303 Rapides Parish
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Country: United States of America
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N 31° 19.593', W 92° 31.755'

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From 1964 to 1972 the Flying Tigers flew the F-105 tactical fighter bomber at McConnell AFB, Kansas, where the tigers functioned as both an operational unit and a training unit. Two of its squadrons served in Vietnam. While at McConnell, the Flying Tiger Unit received its current designation, 23D Tactical Fighter Wing. The aircraft displayed is an F-105G "Wild Weasel" with a paint scheme similar to ones flown by the 23 TFW.

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HM NumberHM6II
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Date Added Monday, October 20th, 2014 at 4:11am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 544787 N 3465888
Decimal Degrees31.32655000, -92.52925000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 31° 19.593', W 92° 31.755'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds31° 19' 35.58" N, 92° 31' 45.30" W
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Area Code(s)318
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2386 Vandenburg Dr, Alexandria LA 71303, US
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