F-105F Thunderchief Peach 91 Die-Cast Model

Completed the last flight of an F-105 in the Air National Guard.

Known as “Peach 91” on its final flight, F-105F 63-8299 was assigned to the 128th Tactical Fighter Squadron. Last F-105 to complete an official flight in the Air National Guard, it was crewed by Maj. Duff Green and MSgt. J. Nance. Decorated with dozens of signatures, external “116th TFW” markings, and “Thuds Forever” on the fuel tanks, the commemorative aircraft took off for the last time from Dobbins Air Base, Georgia, on May 25th, 1983. Painted with the iconic shark mouth and final flight date on the forward fuselage, it would become one of 13 F-105s to be used as missile targets on the Aberdeen Proving Grounds.

Features:

• Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details
• Deployed or retracted landing gear
• Open or closed canopies with pilot figurines 
• Moving tail surfaces
• Configurable engine nozzle
• Attachable press-fit weaponry
• Display stand included
• Measures 11.25”l with a 5.75” wingspan at 1:72 scale
• Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Designed by Republic Aviation, the F-105 Thunderchief was intended to replace aging fighter-bomber units. Supersonic and well equipped, it flew for the first time in 1959 and begun manufacture over the following years. Spread across several iterations, 883 were produced during the aircraft’s entire lifespan. Sent for first duty in “Operation Rolling Thunder” over North Vietnam, each F-105 carried a tremendous 12,000 lb. weapons load. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney J75-P-19W afterburning-turbojet engine, F-105 pilots had more than 26,000 lbs. of thrust at their disposal. Reaching speeds up to 1,390mph and altitudes over 51,000ft, the affectionately named “Thud” could weigh more than 52,000 lbs. Active for two decades, the Thunderchief was gradually phased out during 1980 in favor of the F-4 Phantom II.