[R-390] RE: [R-390]_F104_can't _remember

[WA5JCI]

Yep, the F-106, been a long time!

es 73 de Pete WA5JCI   EM21jv

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray, W2EC" <w2ec@attglobal.net>
To: "WA5JCI" <wa5jci@flash.net>
Cc: <r-390@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 9:50 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] RE: [R-390]_F104_can't _remember


> The Delta Dart was the F-106, derived (significant upgrade) from the
> F-102 Delta Dagger but very similar in appearance. Totally different
> appearance from F-105.
>
> 73, Ray  W2EC
>
> WA5JCI wrote:
> >
> > I seem to recall at the ADC squadron of F-105s, all weathere
interceptors,
> > at Kincheloe, AFB they were called the Delta Dart.
> >
> > Been a long time ago, so I may be thinking of something else!
> >
> > Also, my introduction to the F104 was at Keesler, AFB. Saw one on the
runway
> > for takeoff. When he got off the concrete, the pilot dropped the tail
and
> > went straight up, breaking the sound barrier and then out of sight.
Pretty
> > impressive to an 18 year old kid.
> >
> > es 73 de Pete WA5JCI   EM21jv
> >
> > 6 Mtr VUCC#361/784 Confirmed--2 Mtr VUCC#346/190 Confirmed
> > 6 Mtr WAS#490--6 Mtr DXCC#404/119 Confirmed
> > Charter Life Member CSVHFS #28
> > 6 Mtr WAC-CW
> > If the universe contains advanced life forms where is everybody?
> > Fermi's paradox