Fighter Interceptor Squadrons

An Air Defense Command (ADC) asset until ADC deactivated Oct 1979.  FIS' then moved to the Air Defense Tactical Air Command (ADTAC) until the Air Defense term was dropped leaving TAC as the FIS permanent home.

An F-106 Crew Chief

In my 26 USAF years as an aircraft mechanic I can say my best memories are working the "Six", one of the most magnificent aircraft ever built, which endured the test of time and men, and luckily for a few on display, survived drone target practice.  Sixer's were the best people I've ever met and I treasure my memories with both this magnificent aircraft and the friends I made along the way.  Patrick J. McGee, SMSgt (Ret)
 

History of the Air Defense Command (ADC)

The War Department established an Air Defense Command on February 26, 1940. The command operated under the control of the First Army Commander from March 1940 to September 1941. Follow the link to Read more about the history of ADC.
 

In Memory of...

Forum Board dedicated to the memory of our fallen.

Bear Encounter: 119th FIS

F-106A 59-0033 of the 119th Jersey Devils intercepts a Russian Bear.

Bear Encounter: 159th FIS

F-106A 59-0060 of the 159th Fangs F-106 intercepts a Russian Bear.

Bear Encounter: 87th FIS

Two F-106A's of the 87th Red Bull F-106's intercept Russian Bears over Iceland.

 B-1B Chase Program

 87th Hush House Engine Run

 QF-106 Shoot Down Series

 58-0787 Lands w/out Pilot

F-106 ttems on eBay

56-0461 Dedication 9 Sep 06

456th Newsletters by Pat Perry

Speed Record/Col Joe Rogers