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Item Specifics
• Condition: Used / Vintage
• Aircraft: Republic F-105 Thunderchief
• Type: Tie Tac / Lapel Pin
• Collection: Don "Curly" Landis Archive (NASA Physicist)
• Theme: NASA Supersonic Research / Century Series Fighters / Vietnam Era
Description
From the Professional Archive of NASA Physicist Don "Curly" Landis
This vintage gold-tone tie tac features the F-105 Thunderchief. Sourced directly from the professional estate of the late Don Landis, a NASA physicist, this item is an authentic artifact from the "Century Series" era of flight research.
The F-105 was a vital platform for NASA's early supersonic studies, particularly in understanding wing-load stress and fuselage drag. This tie tac shows honest vintage wear, characterizing it as a piece of professional memorabilia from a lifelong career at the forefront of aerospace engineering.
• Design: High-detail silhouette featuring the F-105's unique wing-root intakes and long fuselage.
• Condition: Good vintage condition; includes the original clutch back and safety chain.
• Provenance: Verified direct acquisition from the Landis NASA professional estate.
