Bean, James E., Col

Deceased
 
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Last Rank
Colonel
Last Primary AFSC/MOS
1021A-Pilot
Last AFSC Group
Aircrew
Primary Unit
1972-1974, 469th Tactical Fighter Squadron
Service Years
1942 - 1974
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Home State
Kentucky
Kentucky
Year of Birth
1923
 
This Military Service Page was created/owned by AB Raymond Guinn to remember Bean, James E., Col USAF(Ret).

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Contact Info
Home Town
Coxs Creeks
Last Address
Kentucky
Date of Passing
Jan 03, 2006
 

 Official Badges 

Combat Crew Commander Air Force Retired


 Unofficial Badges 

Cold War Medal


 Military Associations and Other Affiliations
American Ex-POW AssociationPost 180Nam-POWS
  1973, American Ex-POW Association - Assoc. Page
  1974, American Legion, Post 180 (Vice President) (Louisville, Kentucky) - Chap. Page
  1974, Nam-POWS


 Additional Information
Last Known Activity:

His Silver Star Citation reads:

Colonel James E. Bean distinguished himself by gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force over North Vietnam on 18 December 1967. On that date, Colonel Bean led a flight of four F-105 Thunderchiefs assigned to destroy a highly strategic bridge in North Vietnam. Approaching the target Colonel Bean's aircraft sustained serious damage from hostile anti-aircraft fire. He courageously elected to proceed to the target and with great determination accomplished his assigned mission. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Colonel Bean has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

   
Other Comments:

Burial:
New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery 
Bardstown
Nelson County
Kentucky, USA

   

 1960-1968, F-105 Thunderchief (Thud)
From Year
1960
To Year
1968
   
Personal Memories
Not Specified
   
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 F-105 Thunderchief (Thud) Details
 


Aircraft/Missile Information
Model Republic F-105D Thunderchief
Length 64.24 ft | 19.58 m
Width 34.94 ft | 10.65 m
Height 19.59 ft | 5.97 m
Engine(s) 1 x Pratt & Whitney J75-P-19W turbojet engine generating 24,500lbs of thrust with afterburn capability.
Empty Weight 27,500 lbs | 12,474 kg
MTOW 52,838 lbs | 23,967 kg
Max Speed 1,390 mph | 2,237 km/h | 1,208 kts
Max Range 920 miles | 1,480 km
Ceiling 41,207 ft | 12,560 m | 7.8 miles
Climb Rate 34,400 ft/min (10,485 m/min)
Hardpoints 4
Armament 1 x 20mm cannon

Internal bomb load capacity of up to 8,000lbs (3,629 kg) with an overall capacity of 12,000lbs (5,442 kg) of munitions (with the inclusion of the external hardpoints).

Mission-specific armament can include AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles, mine dispensers, air-to-surface missiles, rocket pods, fuel tanks, nuclear-tipped weapons and conventional dumb bombs.
Accommodations 1


Major Variants

* YF-105A - Initial prototypes of which two produced; Pratt & Whitney J57-P-25 turbojet.
* YF-105B - Second prototype of which four produced; J75-P-3 powerplant.
* F-105 - Base model designation
* F-105B - First production rate model
* F-105D - All-Weather Attack Variant
* F-105F - Final production designation; Two-seat conversion trainer model.
* EF-105F - Wild Weasel conversion with special radar detection equipment and anti-radar air-to-surface missiles.
* F-105G - Later designation of same EF-105F Wild Weasel Variant.


   
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Last Updated: Sep 25, 2012
   
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