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201890 minPGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Thud Pilots

201890 minPGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

F-105 Thunderchief pilots and crew recount their experiences during the Vietnam War in this 2018 documentary.

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F-105 Thunderchief pilots and crew recount their experiences during the Vietnam War in this 2018 documentary.

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Mark Vizcarradirector

Mark Vizcarrawriter

Larry Poole

Larry Poolecast

Sam P. Morgancast

John R. Casparcast

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This documentary describes the experiences of F-105 Thunderchief "Thud" pilots and crew during the Vietnam War.

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