329th FIS

George AFB, CA

Alumni Database

35 F-106s were assigned the 329th FIS at George AFB CA from 29 Jul 60 to 09 Jun 67. The 329th FIS was discontinued on 31 Jul 67.

The 329th FIS was activated in August of 1955 at George AFB with F-86Ds. In the spring ot 1957 it received F-86Ls and a year later transitioned into F-l02As In July 1960 the unit began flying F-l06As. The 329th was deactivated on 31 July 1967.

56-0467, Speed Run aircraft... the "Real Record Setter"

Hamilton, AFB, after June 63-before 64. Pre IIP (no InfraRed Head) (Michael Ooley collection, 15 Mar 2002, in honor of SMSgt (Ret) Elza H. Ooley, 329th FIS 1960-1967)

Earlier that 63 (no stripes on the tail) looks like Elmendorf, Alaska. (Michael Ooley collection, 15 Mar 2002, in honor of SMSgt (Ret) Elza H. Ooley, 329th FIS 1960-1967)

Open House, Long Beach CA, 25 Oct 64 IR installed, "A" award on radar door. (Michael Ooley collection, 15 Mar 2002, in honor of SMSgt (Ret) Elza H. Ooley, 329th FIS 1960-1967)

16 May 1963,  Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. (Michael Ooley collection, 15 Mar 2002, in honor of SMSgt (Ret) Elza H. Ooley, 329th FIS 1960-1967)

Early 60's Taxiing at Elmendorf?. (Michael Ooley collection, 15 Mar 2002, in honor of SMSgt (Ret) Elza H. Ooley, 329th FIS 1960-1967)

Going on Alert at Edwards?  Drag Chute being installed anda helmet on the optical sight. (Michael Ooley collection, 15 Mar 2002, in honor of SMSgt (Ret) Elza H. Ooley, 329th FIS 1960-1967)

George AFB May, 1965. (Michael Ooley collection, 15 Mar 2002, in honor of SMSgt (Ret) Elza H. Ooley, 329th FIS 1960-1967)

8 May 65, Open House, George AFB. (Michael Ooley collection, 15 Mar 2002, in honor of SMSgt (Ret) Elza H. Ooley, 329th FIS 1960-1967)

24 Oct. 1961 on trim pad No stripes and no IR. (Michael Ooley collection, 15 Mar 2002, in honor of SMSgt (Ret) Elza H. Ooley, 329th FIS 1960-1967)

Open House, George in front of Base Ops 329th area is beyond last pole in the right hand background.

8 May 1965, Open House George. T-33 Target with chaff dispenser. Radar reflecter is on the other side. (Michael Ooley collection, 15 Mar 2002, in honor of SMSgt (Ret) Elza H. Ooley, 329th FIS 1960-1967)

Alaska?  Old Drop Tanks.  Is that a Height Finder Radar above the nose?. (Michael Ooley collection, 15 Mar 2002, in honor of SMSgt (Ret) Elza H. Ooley, 329th FIS 1960-1967)

Taken in 1961 or 1962, open house at George AFB. Note the nose, no IR.  (Darrell Martin collection 16 Apr 2002)

Edwards AFB in the 329th FIS Det #1. (Darrell Martin collection 16 Apr 2002)