North American F-100 Super Sabre Pt. 1

[@russwilliams9312]

I was an F-100 pilot with the 614th TFS at Phan Rang in 1969-70. Although I went on to fly the F-4 and F-15 among others, none were as satisfying as my time in the Hun.

[@stevethompson9862]

I love the F100. I'm a huge fan. I have many parts of 3686 crashed coming out of RAF Wethersfield 1957. Flt lieutenant William Swofford .

[@stevethompson9862]

Great stuff. A very underated plane. Very interesting.

[@garybryant8410]

I WAS STATIONED WITH THE 35TH AVIONICS MANITENANCE SQUADRON AT PHAN RANG AIR BASE FROM 1970-1971. THE F100 WAS A GREAT PLANE!! IT RAKED DEVISTATION ON THE ENEMY!! I AM PROUD TO OF BEEN CONNECTED WITH IT!!

[@potatothorn]

my uncle shared this with my he says he really appreciated these guys when he was on the ground in Vietnam

[@tralynn914]

My uncle was on the ground loading these in 66!

[@paullombardo7157]

I'm now the third with an uncle that sent me here. :-) he worked on the electronic systems.

[@Viper31300]

Also the survivability of this thing was insane… like a P-47 from the previous big war. It could take bullets and even sometimes a SAM and still make it home. It flew fine even when you lost some hydraulics.

[@daveblevins3322]

I was a 462 then, right after the Huns left, but still remember those 4- M39A2's up front. One of my friends is missing part of a finger from having his hand by the rotating cylinder when the charging lanyard was pulled at the Arm end of the runway. Ouch 💥🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@polycarphunter2257]

i arrived at tuy hoa in may 1970, was a crew chief on F-100s. they started phasing out the F-100 about five months after i got there. they sent me north to danang to finish my tour of duty. tuy hoa was a great base compared to danang.

[@jackthebassman1]

One of those aeroplanes that looks just right, and quite beautiful.

[@Viper31300]

The reason I love the Hun so much is because it’s just an airplane that you can brag about flying. It’s like learning to drive a really old, really rough stick-shift pick up truck. It takes quite a bit of getting used to but once you master it’s tendencies and are aware of its issues and it’s difficult landings, you handle it like it’s a tank and it’ll fly how you want it.

[@ricknorris6943corvair]

I was at Bien Hoa in 1967 when we were designated the busiest airport in the world. 65,000 take off/landing. One every 42 seconds for thirty days! I was an armorer (gun plumber) with the 90th. Tac Ftr Sq. It was busy but, we were young.

[@odinsthunder131]

Hey Rick, how ya doing? Fun times:) Bob Palmquist

[@ricknorris6943corvair]

@@odinsthunder131 Doing fine Bob, hope you are well.

[@Ravenfitch82]

Always was my fave of the century series, i wish i could see one fly today...

[@nizloc4118]

Look up the Collings Foundation, I think they have one they fly...

[@laurelinlorefield318]

My Dad flew the Hun with a squadron of the 401st Fighter Wing out of DaNang in 1963 (supposed to have been TDY from England AFB to Taiwan). I've read the complaints about the Hun, but Dad said it was fine if you knew how to fly it (and, i.e., had good piloting skills). He sure had fun with it. Fast and accurate! Fast was good ... get ahead of AAA or get to the target area in a hurry.

[@suecobandito8954]

It was said if one built a runway long enough, North American Aviation could build an aircraft that would not take off from it. It was intended as a joke. I flew the T-28B and it had plenty of go.

[@Sturminfantrist]

Iam sure Republic topped it with the F-84 or F-105. T-28 mmmhhh sounds like Aircommados and much fun flying Props A-1s, B-26 Invader and T-28s

[@TheDustysix]

When the USAF had the Vought A-7 Corsair rammed down their throat by McNamara they insisted on making changes and then only to use in country RVN. Engine, fuel cells, flight controls, cannon, avionics and added armor. When used over North Vietnam it had the Lowest Loss Rate of any that flew there.

[@usafvet100]

NAA scored 2 home runs in a row with the oustanding P-51 and F-86. While the Hun was a history maker as the first supersonic fighter and first of the Century Series, it didn't quite rise to the level of its predecessors. It had its share of teething trouble with roll-coupling and metal fatigue. A good base hit, but no home run.

[@FRA66ER6]

great contribution

[@dethica]

great video

[@dareisnogod5711]

Wonderful, the story cuts off before I settle in.

[@booksbenji]

Aircraft in flight test will often be fitted with a super-long pitot tube, which will give more accurate readings than a compact one that can be disturbed by local air flow, but which are fine for normal flying. Source: Google straightdope pitot tube

[@felixleiter455]

The Thud a total lemon? That depends on how you look at it! As a dogfighter the Thud was a bear but when speed was needed for weapons delivery and later against SAM supression the Hun couldn't hold a candle to the Thud and it's mighty J-75 engine. Not only that, the Hun couldn't match the 105's weapons carrying capability either!

[@Viper31300]

Not even the Thud could match the Thud’s weapon payload. That’s why it could barely take off hahaha

[@usafvet100]

What was up with the camo paint around the F-100s tail planes? did the engine get so hot that it damaged the paint?

[@navelriver]

yes

[@edgarcook9607]

@@navelriver That part of the F-100 was constructed from titanium...

[@underworldgameshd69]

My favorite jet

[@TralfazConstruction]

Rakish, fluid and sexy lines.

[@spinynorman887]

So how is it that "Part 1" starts in the middle of the program?

[@fabgenius]

thanks for sharing

[@loureed5397]

Does anyone know why the pitot tube is so long on the F-100 and other Century Series/transonic aircraft? Does it have something to do with "getting ahead of the shock wave" from breaking the sound barrier, like keeping it from surging the jet engine or something? I saw NASA's F-15 with "Quiet Spike" and it got me thinking.

[@ihsanadalsoy4273]

45 years before ı working testcell j57 engine ☺

[@crewchief100]

I was crew chief on f-100s at tuy hoa with 416th tfs in 1969. maybe I knew your grandpa?

[@mikenowicki5656]

crewchief100 Was airframe repair at Tuy Hoa from 69-70

[@wchomes106]

what was your opinion of the f100's

[@richarddihlman9629]

crewchief100 I was with the 35 FMS at Tuy Hoa jet shop was at Tuy Hoa for 2 months May and June 1969 then the whole squadron went to Phan Rang for the rest of the time in country. Tuy HOA had real bad cross winds coming from the mountains and the runway was right on the ocean,we lost 2 birds so that's why they transferred us down south.

[@ssgtdougan9415]

I was in the 355th but a friend of mine Dan Slock was in the 416th. both sqd's went to Tuy Hoa May 1969

[@jimstraub8084]

To usafvet100 : The camo paint scheme color at rear 1/3 engine is to closely match the natural coloring from the engine heat,so your theory is close. Thanks for serving ! Jim @ 68-70 Phu Cat & Phan Rang weapons load team member.

[@Badeumus]

Anyone know original source?

[@CorrieBergeron]

That's a refueling probe, not a pitot. The ball-valve fitting at the tip gives it away.

[@MusicLover11325]

I think he's talking about the one under the intake not the side.

[@pointyshineygreentip8718]

I love the Hun. But only 4 bomb?

[@sculcrusher199]

were napalm bombs unreliable to some extent to actually ignite the fuel?

[@eodmax]

Depends where they were used going against water targets like rice paddies sodium igniters would be more reliable. 435th MMS TET 69.

[@cbgfgjfhfy7639]

It is old but jet futures attack or drone for test missile aim-120.yes sir.

[@dumario]

my scale 1-72 HE-184

[@sculcrusher199]

what the 'wild weasel' aircraft and what did they do?

[@dareisnogod7291]

+fffrrreeeddd WHAT YOU SAY ? ME NO UNDERSTAND.

[@ericbrammer2245]

+Vultur Vulturis Actually, missiles such as the Shrike and Maverick were 'in place', and used to give some stand-off position to Weasels by '66. Paveway bombs soon followed, using limited flight control, and guidance by a laser-pod. Still, the 'Weasel' mission was ( and is today ) a "Hunter on-the-hunt, against a ready killer target, so, it's akin to a head-on duel with a loaded gun, or missile, base; may the best, fastest, gun/missile win. So, the guys in F-100's were the first, least armed, and had the restriction of 7 G's turning (or the plane would break apart; hence, F-100's only scored 1 kill in Vietnam, or, ever), so those guys were the ultimate "Bad-Assed" fighter jocks of all time. The odds were NOT in their favor, at any level. And, They Knew It, BUT Flew Anyway!!! The F-105F, then F-105G took over the 'Weasle' mission, with the Shrike and Harm missles, plus various bombs and Mavericks by '67, and they, despite the 'political' rules-of-warfare that President Johnson dictated, kept up the fight ( kinda hard to fight, when one, or both, hand[s] are tied behind your back, but, that's conservative thinking for you!) and did indeed keep SAM bases out of the fight in bombing Hanoi. The F-4 Phantom took over the role late in it's career (well, by then , most of the 'Thuds' were shot full of holes anyhow), and the F-16 and F-18 both took on Weasel roles in the last few years. I don't think you'll see a 'Weasel' F-22, as it's too expensive to get shot up. Probably the same will be true with F-35's. Then, I guess, wars against foes will be considered in whether our fighters are worth the cost of losing. Poker, anyone?? I'm "All In" with a SAM site and some AK-47's, so, What's your aircraft worth?? Oh, you FOLDED!

[@pontiacfan76]

wild weasels where used to help find SAM sights for other fighters to shoot down.

[@mikebrown9069]

Wild Weasel was an F-4. I think it was the H model.

[@TheDustysix]

A "Wild Weasel" taunts enemy air defenses to turn on their search/track radar. Then they fire a Shrike down its throat.

[@Mazapagon]

Tuy Hua AB! Hi, dad... :)

[@jessebrown1048]

Too much turbulence from the intake.

[@suzannegoncalves9934]

👍

[@clone_cop]

Is it just me or does the super Sabre look like it has a big mouth?

[@MsRomantiker]

And the result of Vietnam war was.......nothing.

[@ExceptionalWaffle]

lots of money

[@russelloriely6343]

+MsRomantiker you think so? when you want to know how to fight a war how do you find out what works and what doesn't? how do you make sure that you have personnel that know how to fight a war? ever notice how the super powers have a minor war every generation of sergeants? vietnam afghanistan iraq now syria. they don't give a shit if they win. it's how they test ideas and equipment.

[@ExceptionalWaffle]

Russell Oriely Vietnam was purely about money, and if wars were about testing new weapons why aren't the US using the new F35's and the Russians using the newest Sukhois or T90 variants?

[@russelloriely6343]

STOP F22's are being used. the troops that fight over there now have actual combat experience that they can pass on to the next generation .

[@CrazyRussianPilot]

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@edgarcook9607]

Music is awful.

[@utapao74]

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[@pecepetube]

Nice for.. be are bee....

[@ti994apc]

What the Fudge? 1:24 -- Ah, it was NOT outclassed by the F-105. That plain was a total piece of junk that never worked right.

[@rosco4888]

I can see you skipped English grammar. "That plain" is an airplane. The men who flew them are great patriots who risked their lives daily. The problem was with President Johnson running the war from Washington and not letting the generals do their job. USAF Weapon Specialist-- Phu Cat AFB-1968 and Bien Hoa AFB 1969.

[@justarandomclonetrooperwit8119]

i don't know why but i'm sexually to this aircraft Do i need therapy

[@torbjornkampe6129]

I have simulator fly this aircraft North America F-100 Super Sebra, in Vietnam camuflars. I Love this aircraft. I fly this aircraft in FSX flygsimulator. This aircraft was very fun to fly, i lovet very.❤️💪🦾🇺🇲🎱👍🍾🏆🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🍺🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤️❤️❤️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲