The F-105F "Thunderchief" was a supersonic fighter bomber produced by Republic Aviation and used by the United States Air Force until the United States ended their involvement in Vietnam.
Ray Fife (b. 1900) began his career as an aircraft mechanic as a child. The World Wars had him in factories and then North Island. He contributed to the construction of a Curriss A-1 replica and a Curtiss Pusher racer.
Francis Smith was WWII pilot who flew 'over the Hump' - the route over the Himalayas between India and China. He received various accolades and after his service, he worked at the FAA from 1962 to 1998.
Mr. Burgess has a long history with the Consolidated Patrol Bomber PBY-5A. This collection documents his life in Naval Aviation.
Frank Sanesi saw service in the U.S. Army Air Corps flying P-38 and P-51 fighter aircraft in the Pacific Theatre.
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