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

[Ray, W2EC]

Know what you mean, I confused an F-101 Voodoo not too long ago (had
them in the 49th F.I.S in the very early 60's)  calling it an F-102.
That's why I now remember what an F-102 (and F-106) is :-)

By the way, there were racks of R-390's at the base back then for the
intercept people and my memory is now fuzzy enough that I don't recall
if they were 390s, 390As or a mixture of both.

73, Ray  W2EC

WA5JCI wrote:
> 
> 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