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Lou Drendels book, And Kill
MIGS was originally published as
a narrative on aerial combat
during the Vietnam War but was
reprinted to include the stories
of combat during the Gulf Wars.
This is a wonderful book on
every level and it may still be
available in book stores. The title
is derived from the mission
statement of one of the
American squadrons deployed in
Vietnam which read; “Öur
mission is to take the photos,
protect the bombers and kill
MIGS”.

Without doubt the best book written
regarding the Vietnam War this
publication tells the story of the Republic
F 105 Thunderchief and the missions it
flew over Vietnam. Known as “The Thud”
by its pilots the Thunderchief was used
as a fighter bomber and often struck
Hanoi. The aircraft followed a ridge of
mountains that led straight to the city
and this became known as Thud Ridge.
The Thunderchiefs were worked so hard
and suffered so many losses that soon
after the end of the Vietnam War the
remaining aircraft were retired. There
were so few of them left and they were
so worn out that it was impractical for
them to remain in service.