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Constructed as a F-105D-6-RE by Republic at Farmindale, New York, USA. |
16 December 1960 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 59-1771. |
20 December 1960 |
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To 4520th CCTW, Nellis AFB, NV. |
17 October 1963 |
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Transferred to 355th TFW, George AFB, CA. |
24 July 1964 |
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Base of operations changed.
McConnell AFB, KS. |
7 April 1965 |
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Deployed on TDY to Kadena AB, Okinawa, with the 421st TFS, 355th TFW, from McConnell AFB during Operation Two Buck 3. |
17 November 1965 |
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Transferred to 23rd TFW, McConnell AFB, KS. |
7 December 1965 |
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Transferred to 6441st TFW, Yokota AB, Japan. |
28 February 1966 |
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Base of operations changed.
Takhli RTAFB, Thailand. |
May 1966 |
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Base of operations changed.
Stood nuclear alert with the 6441st TFW at Osan AB, Japan. |
22 November 1966 |
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Transferred to 23rd TFW, McConnell AFB, KS. |
17 June 1967 |
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Transferred to 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand. |
22 June 1967 |
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Transferred to 41st Air Division, Yokota AB, Japan. |
20 November 1967 |
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Transferred to 469th TFS, 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand.
Operated with markings: JV |
By August 1968 |
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Markings Applied: Foleys Folly / Ohio Express |
10 August 1968 |
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From F-105 Thunderchiefs: A 29-Year Illustrated Operational History by W. Howard Plunkett: [.] named Foleys Folly / Ohio Express, was flown by Capt. Peter K. Foley on his 200th mission over North Vietnam. Capt. Foley was the third F-105 pilot to complete 200 missions. |
By April 1969 |
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Transferred to 44th TFS, 388th TFW, Korat RTAFB, Thailand. |
30 June 1969 |
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Transferred to 357th TFS, 355th TFW, Takhli RTAFB, Thailand.
Operated with markings: Underdog II, Capt. Al Adams |
1969 |
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Transferred to Takhali AFB, Thailand.
Operated with markings: Underdog II
Mark Adams reports: My father, Alfred P Adams, flew 771 for the majority of his 145 missions. His name was on her cockpit and her nickname at the time was Underdog II. My mother took a picture of the cartoon character Underdog and sent it to him. He had it painted on her nose. |
19 October 1970 |
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Transferred to 23rd TFW, McConnell AFB, KS. |
From 27 October 1970 to January 1971 |
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Assigned to McConnell AFB, KS for storage. |
From 2 April 1971 to June 1981 |
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Transferred to 149th TFS, 192nd TFG, Virginia ANG, Byrd Field, VA.
Operated with markings: Dynamic Duo |
25 June 1981 |
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Last flight.
Flew from Byrd Field in Richmond, VA, to Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ. Lt. Col. James R.,Ralph, Shaw was the pilot of this final flight. |
From 25 June 1981 to 20 January 1998 |
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Transferred to the Military Aircraft Storage and Disposal Center (MASDC) with inventory number FK0048. |
By 1986 |
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Mark Adams reports: In 1986 my father, Col Alfred P Adams, was the DO at Davis-Monthan. We found 771 out in the MASDC (now AMAARG) bone yard. She was one of the last two 105s remaining. |
August 1997 |
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To National Museum of the United States Air Force Loan Program, Wright Field, Dayton, OH.
 View the Location Dossier |
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Loaned to Amvet Post 2256, Circleville, OH. |
6 June 1998 |
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Placed on display with American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 2256, Circleville, OH.
Preserved as a memorial to Capt William Barthelmas, who was from Circleville, OH, and was the first to be killed in Vietnam.
View the Location Dossier |
3 May 2010 |
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Photographer: John Bennett
Notes: Taken at Circleville, OH, USA |
