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1960 |
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Constructed as a F-105D-5-RE by Republic at Farmindale, New York, USA. |
9 March 1960 |
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First flight.
Structural integrity flight test program. |
27 April 1960 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 58-1155. |
27 April 1960 |
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Transferred to Republic Aviation Corporation, Eglin AFB, FL.
Aircraft remained at Republic Aviation, Farmingdale, NY as test support aircraft, undergoing load tests. |
21 April 1961 |
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First test flight by Republic Aviation Department S-43, Experimental Shop, from Farmingdale, NY. Seventh test flight in structural integrity flight test program. |
12 July 1961 |
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Transferred to Proving Ground Command Center (PGCC), Eglin AFB, FL.
After 12 total structural integrity test flights at Farmindale. |
15 January 1962 |
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Transferred to Republic Aviation, Eglin AFB, FL.
Assigned as bailment aircraft. |
26 November 1963 |
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Transferred to 3201st Maintenance Group, Air Force Systems Command, Eglin AFB, FL.
For test support. |
26 November 1963 |
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Redesignated as JF-105D-5-RE. |
20 February 1964 |
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Transferred to Air Proving Ground Command, AFSC, Eglin AFB, FL.
For test support. |
20 February 1964 |
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Redesignated as F-105D-5-RE. |
17 April 1964 |
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Assigned to Mobile Air Materiel Area (MOAMA), Brookley Field, Mobile, AL for storage. |
1 September 1964 |
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Transferred to MOAMA, Brookley Field, Mobile, AL.
For depot maintenance. |
13 April 1965 |
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Transferred to PGCC, Eglin AFB, FL.
For test support. |
16 March 1966 |
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Redesignated as JF-105D-5-RE. |
6 June 1967 |
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Transferred to PGCC, Holloman AFB, NM.
For test support. |
8 September 1967 |
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Transferred to PGCC, Eglin AFB, FL.
For test support. |
November 1968 |
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Redesignated as F-105D-5-RE. |
30 November 1968 |
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Transferred to Armament Development and Test Center, Eglin AFB, FL.
For test support. |
26 August 1969 |
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Transferred to 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing, McConnell AFB, KS. |
2 June 1971 |
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Transferred to Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Corporation, Bob Nikes Airport, Crestview, FL.
For contract depot work. |
30 June 1971 |
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Transferred to 121st Tactical Fighter Squadron (ANG), 113rd Tactical Fighter Group, Andrews AFB, MD. |
20 April 1972 |
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Transferred to Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Corporation, Bob Nikes Airport, Crestview, FL.
For contract depot maintenance. |
19 May 1972 |
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Transferred to 121st TFS (ANG), 113rd TFG, Andrews AFB, MD.
Further depot work at 121st TFS by Dynalectron Corporation. |
6 June 1972 |
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Declared combat capable. |
Unknown |
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Transferred to 121st TFS (ANG), 113rd Tactical Fighter Wing, Andrews AFB, MD.
113rd redesignated from Group to Wing. |
25 September 1981 |
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Transferred to ADTC, Eglin AFB, FL.
Declared excess. 2,793.7 flying hours. |
31 October 1981 |
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Museum status at 2,811.8 flying hours. |
1981 |
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To National Museum of the United States Air Force Loan Program, Wright Field, Dayton, OH.
 View the Location Dossier |
November 1981 |
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To Air Force Armament Museum, Eglin AFB, Valparaiso, FL.
View the Location Dossier |
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Loaned to 96 ABW/MU, Eglin AFB, FL. |
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Markings Applied: 59-771, JV
Marked as 59-1771, Foleys Folley. |
Circa 2003 |
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Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At Valparaiso, Eglin AFB. |
12 September 2003 |
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Photographer: Glenn Chatfield |
12 September 2003 |
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Photographer: Glenn Chatfield |
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