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F-105D to be restored to fly?

Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:23 am

IS THIS RUMOUR TRUE?

Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:29 am

Do they need a pilot? :)

Wed Nov 22, 2006 6:20 am

can a beagle driver learn a THUD! ?

Wed Nov 22, 2006 6:57 am

I have heard that a 2-seater is possibly destined to fly, but thats as much as I can say right now. 8)

Wed Nov 22, 2006 6:58 am

sabredriver, is this the rumour you just started? :lol:

Wed Nov 22, 2006 7:59 am

Paul Allen has a F-105 in a storage hanger at Arlington. Moving to Paine Field with a long runway.

Maybe?

Mike

Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:04 am

Scott WRG Editor wrote:I have heard that a 2-seater is possibly destined to fly, but thats as much as I can say right now. 8)


Then that would make it a F-105F or "G" and not a "D" model, that were talking about.

Unless I'm missing something.

Shay
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Semper Fortis

Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:06 am

Shay wrote:
Scott WRG Editor wrote:I have heard that a 2-seater is possibly destined to fly, but thats as much as I can say right now. 8)


Then that would make it a F-105F or "G" and not a "D" model, that were talking about.

Unless I'm missing something.


It's been a few months since I last heard anything, so maybe it changed. But my last info was it was to be a 2 seat model. Frankly, if someone gets a F-105 in the air, it could have lawn chairs strapped to the wings and I'd be happy. :)

Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:49 am

If the Brits (actually a few South Africans and Yanks) can fly Lightnings, surely someone can keep a Thunderchief in the air. :D

Hope it's true.

Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:06 am

God himself might have enough money to keep a Thud in flying trim . . . or Paul Allen, but he's already loaned God enough money. I would say Bill Gates, but he's too busy figuring out how to keep my blood pressure up (a MAC is next!).

Wade

Wed Nov 22, 2006 12:18 pm

You know, Wade, that's what they said about a civilian F-4. And I know that you've personally seen one up close.

Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:16 pm

sabredriver wrote:can a beagle driver learn a THUD! ?


Dunno, but I'd sure as hell volunteer to see if it can be done! 8)

Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:19 pm

Heh heh. Point well taken.

Heck, I'm not in any way saying I don't want them to do it - I'm still looking for my first F-105 ride in xchange for a mural for Mr. Allen (well, maybe a 72" wide "mini-mural")!

So, maybe I should reconsider my future MAC purchase? :lol:

Thx,

Wade

Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:22 pm

Randy Haskin wrote:Dunno, but I'd sure as heck volunteer to see if it can be done! 8)


I'll fly behind you in the 105, Hacker (after you're properly checked out) ! You almost flew me in your '38 - so, you still owe me a ride (in sumthin). :D

Wade

Wed Nov 22, 2006 1:49 pm

You know Randy, you are already wearing out F-105 parts. :lol:
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