Republic F-105D
Republic F-105D-10-RE of the 457th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 506th Tactical Fighter Group, Carswell Air Force Base in October 1972. This F-105D is a Thunderstick II conversion, which is easily distinguished from the standard -D model by the backbone electronics bay fairing from the cockpit to the vertical stabilizer. Thunderstick II allowed the aircraft to deliver ordnance under most flight conditions (speed, altitude and attitude) by automating weapons delivery and piloting. (U.S. Air Force photo)