{"product_id":"9781782006985","title":"F-105 Thunderchief Units of the Vietnam War","description":"Facing the most formidably concentrated air defences in history, pilots of the F-105D flew against North Vietnamese targets day after day during the 43 months of Operation Rolling Thunder. Despite its limited maneuverability and the lack of self-sealing fuel tanks, which made it susceptible to combat damage, the 'bombers' shot down 27 MiG fighters in 1966 – 67. This book illustrates the importance of the Thunderchief in the Rolling Thunder campaign, including the pioneering suppression of enemy air defences (SEAD) methods developed by the F-105 'Wild Weasel' crews. Discussing the aircraft's strengths and weaknesses and using first-hand narratives, Peter Davies captures the essence of flying the 'Thud' against heavy defences, and describes the development of wartime tactics and the heroic accomplishments of a selection of its aircrew.","brand":"Bloomsbury USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131168014576,"sku":"9781782006985","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781782006985_p0.jpg?v=1763719869","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781782006985","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}