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202184 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Thud Pilots II

202184 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Pilots of the F-105 Thunderchief recount their experiences and challenges during the Vietnam War's Hunter Killer missions, highlighting the aircraft's legacy.

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Pilots of the F-105 Thunderchief recount their experiences and challenges during the Vietnam War's Hunter Killer missions, highlighting the aircraft's legacy.

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Mark Vizcarradirector

Mark Vizcarrawriter

Larry Poole

Larry Poolecast

Clarence Andersoncast

Gary Barnhillcast

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Pilots of the F-105 Thunderchief take center stage in Thud Pilots II, a sequel to the 2018 documentary Thud Pilots. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the film details the rise of the Hunter Killer mission. It follows the experiences of pilots who faced significant challenges while executing their missions. Based on the book Thud Pilot, this 84-minute documentary continues to document the legacy of one of the war's most iconic aircraft.

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