The F-105 Thunderchief was the workhorse of the Tactical Air Command (TAC) during the 1960's. It is the largest, heaviest single seat, single engine fighter ever built. It was affectionately called "THUD" by those who flew and maintained them by having a reputation of being rugged and dependable.
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The display aircraft at Castle Air Museum, was delivered to the Air Force on January 5, 1960. It served with TAC until 1970, and then was transferred to the New Jersey Air National Guard. In 1973, it was transferred to the Utah Air National Guard where it served until 1981. Its last mission was the flight to Castle to join the Museum Collection.