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Cups <cups75@libero.it>
Trieste, ITALY - Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at 00:40:37 (PDT)

Just stumbled onto the site. Worked at HMN from 92-95 at the "Det"

Karl <Kozmik1@qwest.net>
Phoenix, AZ USA - Thursday, April 24, 2003 at 21:02:26 (PDT)

I worked for Convair in the Analog Computer Dept and (later) in Flight Test back in the mid 50's to early 60's. Had the opportunity to watch many Sixes fly out of Lindberg Field from our back door. Had several good years simulating F106 flight and doing analysis of stress tests on 455 (We used to say, "455 Forever"). That was a hardy old bird! We had strain guages and accelerometers buried all over her. Anyone know what finally happened to her?
Robert Limes <RLimes@earthlink.net>
Fallbrook, CA USA - Friday, April 18, 2003 at 17:27:53 (PDT)

Thanks for the great work Pat. Everytime I see a photo of the ultimate interceptor or scan the tail #'s I have vivid recollections of times spent with the old birds; even the not so goodtimes are valuable memories as they taught good lessons. I started out in 52 as an E- Series (FCS) on F-94s, F-89s, F-86s, B-25s and then as MG-13 on F101s. Later, I was a MA-1 flightline type with the 95th at Dover AFB, 63-65, Tyndall, 65-72, HQs ADC 72-76. Spent some time on F-4s and finished with F15s in 82. The F106 was undoubtably the best all around interceptor during my service. Thanks again for establishing such a superior forum for the world to review this machine and comments of those that designed, flew and maintained it.
George Parrott ,( CMSgt, Ret.) <gparrott@adelphia.net>
colorado springs, co USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 22:21:25 (PDT)

What a super site!! It just gets better and better! One of the very best on the net! I was a radar weenie on F101B's at Hamilton 78th A&E (1961-1965) supporting the 83rd and 84th FIS's. We used to turn you guys around,never forget the low frequency engine noise! Had to respect the armament bay doors! I will send a picture of 78th Wing HQ,1962. Once again a SUPER site. Take care Dick Vedas
Dick Vedas <f101b@hotmail.com>
Chandler, AZ USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 20:54:13 (PDT)

I am looking for a digitized version of the 3 "sixes" flying by Mt McKinley. The picture was taken in 1968. I was with Det 2 325th AD and we launched and recovered that flight. I left the unit a short time later and did not get a copy of the photo like everyone who was still there.
Mark O'Shea <oshea@canby.com>
canby, or USA - Wednesday, April 16, 2003 at 12:49:29 (PDT)

Otis ANGB, 102nd FITW
Jeffery Saddlemire
USA - Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 10:38:36 (PDT)

Looking for anyone out there that flew with Retired USAF Col. Gary K. Walton. 94th fighter squadron RF-101 in Vietnam, F-102 and F-106 (his favorite of course) in Germany & US. At 70 years young, he's becoming nostalgic and looking to find out what his cohorts have been up to. I'd like to gather some contact names/phone numbers and surprise him. I've set up an email to gather information: garykwalton@yahoo.com. Thanks!
Greta Lane <garykwalton@yahoo.com>
USA - Monday, April 14, 2003 at 21:52:58 (PDT)

Pat, was going through your site and was very impressed. I was at Castle from 64-68.
I was a 456 FIS jet engine mech. on the 106, what a great bird. Later became a jet engine instructor at Castle 514 FTD. Anyone remember me get a hold of me, love to hear from some of the old 456 people. Great job Pat.
Tony Gonzales ( Gonzo) <imagul4@hotmail.com>
Salt Lake City, Ut USA - Thursday, April 10, 2003 at 18:51:49 (PDT)

I was one of the 6 Security Police at K.I. Sawyer sent to Keflavik (I volunteered) to support the 87th Deployment in April of 1978 when the 57thFIS was transitioning from F-4C to F-4E at the same time the Soviet Bear-Ds where in high force coming thru Iceland to skirt the US coadt on the way to Cuba. I have and always will love the "6" as the Lady of The Air Force. Some storie to tell.
Edward R Herter <hertered@earthlink.net>
Muskegon, MI USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 19:45:05 (PST)

Shame on me... I haven't re-indexed my search engine in awhile. I just did it now.
To find the photos in this site of 774, do a search for 58-0774. Should bring up results of the site.

Wish I was at Hill to work this one. The F-102 there was mine, built it up from parts that came in on a flatbed and a train back behind the old Youth Center... pre-museum. Lots of old picks if anyone's interested.
Pat
Webmaster, Patrick McGee <mcgeep@kornet.net>
USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2003 at 05:48:34 (PST)

We now have F-106A-100-CO, S/N 58-0774, here at our museum and are
restoring it for permanent exhibit. We were wondering if anyone knew where we
might find photos of it when it was on active duty?
Thanks!
Tom Hill, Curator
Hill Aerospace Museum
Hill AFB, Utah
(801) 775-3570

Tom Hill <tom.hill@hill.af.mil>
Hill AFB, UT USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2003 at 12:04:28 (PST)

F-106 Delta Dart - I was an MA-1 Technician at Duluth Air Force Base in Minnesota beginning in 1960. No other aircraft has ever impressed more than the F-106. I was thrilled to work on them and always stood in awe as I watched them takeoff. They were truly great planes and I miss them very much. Thanks Pat for creating a very interesting website. "Hello" to all my Air Force buddies.
George Hopkins <George_Hopkins@telus.net>
Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada - Wednesday, March 26, 2003 at 20:57:38 (PST)

Pat,
I just found your web-page and am enjoying reading it. It sure brings back a lot of memories from by-gone days. I was stationed in Panama City Fla. from 1960 to 1965, then in Loring AFB, Maine from 1965 to 1966. I worked on 106's and still love them!! I went on to get my A&P from Spartan in Tulsa and have just retired from USAirways. I'd love to hear from any of the guys who I may have known while in the Air Force at either Tyndall AFB or Loring AFB.
Keep up the good work!
Bernard Smith
Bernard C. Smith <bsmith114@triad.rr.com>
Lexington, NC USA - Friday, March 14, 2003 at 18:17:06 (PST)

Crewed 101's & 106's, 49th FIS at Griffiss 1963-1965, alert pods, then southeast Asia. 106 landings the best. Many all nighters on the line.Great aircraft, good people. Always amazed how tight the 106 cockpit was. Anyone left from the 49th way back when?
John Varner
Greenfield, In USA - Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 10:03:19 (PST)

I started with the F106 at Kinchloe AFB in the 507th CAMRON 1961 to 1967.
I was then assigned to 226th F.T.D. I received this assignment for telling a
2 star general that the problem he was having with the MA-! system was caused
by the selections he had made. I was then assigned to Malstrom AFB as a MA-!
instructor with the 211th F.T.D.I taught the MA-1 for 7 years till I retired aug 1 1974.
David J Beadle <ONYR6@MSN.COM>
Franklin, IN USA - Thursday, March 13, 2003 at 09:14:37 (PST)

Jack McDougall, (Whamo): Tyndall four assignments, Wurtsmith, Grand Forks, FLANG, Homestead, Key West, etc. Luckiest man alive to have 3000 hours plus in the F106 and to have fired more than forty AIM 4F, forty AIM 4G, and thirty ATR's. I believe I flew the F106 as hard as anyone could and still bring them all home. I'm not saying I didn't break a few things like gear doors, rats etc but I did have fun. I saw speeds from 2.2 down to, and including backwards. I don't have the altitude record because Orve Varner saw 80,000 feet but I did cruise strainght and level at 65,000. Another sortie I flew from coast to coast on one hop with no TACAN, and two air refuelings without help from center. And I believe I could talk all night about F106 stories. I love the plane, always have, always will. Thanks to the guys that made it and that maintained it. Thanks to the taxpayers that made it all happen. Whamo
Jack McDougall <Mcdougall7@AOL.com>
Panama City, FL USA - Monday, March 10, 2003 at 17:25:17 (PST)

Looks like I am much too old for most of your guests to remember. I was Commander of the 318thFIS at McChord, 1965/66
Frank Lawson <lawson27@knology.net>
Montgomery, AL USA - Friday, March 07, 2003 at 10:42:33 (PST)

I don't know how many times I've been to this web site but I just keep coming back because it just keeps getting better. I was with the 27th from 1960 to 1964 as an aircraft electrician on the six. I'm now the Sec/Treas of both the 27th Fighter Squadron Historical Society and the 1st Fighter Association. The 27th has over 200 members and the 1st over 400 consisting of pilots and mechanics from the 27th, 71st and 94th Fighter Squadrons. The 1st Fighter Asso. has a web site (1stFighter.org) and are in the process of adding a registry and more photo's from the sixty's, seventy's, etc. We hold reunions every two years that are simply outstanding. We sure would like to here from past F-106 personnel who are interested in having a good time with friends.
Robert Correia <Robtcorr@aol.com>
Warwick, RI USA - Thursday, March 06, 2003 at 19:16:02 (PST)

Wow. Fantastic sight!! The F-106 has always been my all-time favorite aircraft. I am the son of a "Sixer" MSgt.(R) Lee Gorman, who spent his entire 22-year career on this aircraft. He was with the 329th at George, where I was born, with the 318th at McChord (with a brief stint in Korea in '68), and the 49th here at Griffiss. After I found your site, I called him and thanked him for a wonderful childhood; memories of those birds are some of my fondest. If they hadn't been phased-out, I probably would have joined the Air Force instead of the Navy!!!
Bob Gorman <pro-techresources@juno.com>
Durhamville, NY USA - Friday, February 28, 2003 at 12:39:01 (PST)

I worked on the F-106's at Castle AFB from 1976-1980, and at Tyndall AFB from 1982-1985. I really enjoyed it, I'll never forget the first time I stood next to the afterburner on the trim pad, what power! I still remember all the tail #'s from Castle, and even remember part #'s for some of the hydraulic systems. I guess some things just stick with you, like the memories of working on one of the "best looking aircraft ever made".
Charlie Huff <charles.huff@eglin.af.mil>
Mary Esther, FL USA - Friday, February 28, 2003 at 06:29:30 (PST)

First aircraft assigned to as crew chief IT was the Best,eastist to keep sparkling clean,Best looking ,easist to turnaround "less than 10 min,full load " sweetest memories Duluth IAP 1966/67 Then off to WAR to the F100D/F good Jet also
Joseph Bohman USAF Ret SMSGT <bajabug@gbis.com>
Fernley, Nv USA - Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 03:43:19 (PST)

What a great web site. Did it bring back memories or what. The F-106 was one phenomenal air machine. As a MA-1 guy, I started at Tyndall (61-68), Oxnard (68-69), Klamath Falls (70-71), ADC (71-74), Homestead (74-76) and Castle 76-78. This led to an exciting 2nd career at Hughes (Raytheon) Aircraft Company (78-99). The last 4 years which was spent on the B-2. The best of luck to all you guys. Ron Mason
Ron Mason <rmasonafhac@earthlink.net>
West Hills , Ca USA - Tuesday, February 25, 2003 at 18:08:47 (PST)

looking from any info on the f-101 voodoo, my father was a electronics tech in the Air Force 1962-1966 at Grand Forks A.F.B and in Nha-Trang in Vietnam. I'm looking for patches from the 18th Fighter Int. Group and the Voodoo Medicane Man patche, please help me collect these for my father thanks
tony doremus <trumantiger@cox.net>
c bluffs , ia 51501 - Monday, February 24, 2003 at 10:43:01 (PST)

Douglas Adams said: INFINITE: Bigger than the biggest thing ever and then some. Much bigger than that, in fact, really amazingly immense, a totally stunning size, real 'wow, that's big' time. Infinity is so big that by comparison, bigness itself looks really titchy. Gigantic multiplied by colossal multiplied by staggeringly huge is the sort of concept we're trying to get across here.
Douglas Said <douglassaid@lycos.it>
Italy - Friday, February 21, 2003 at 02:48:47 (PST)

Although I never flew the F-106, I did how ever fly the F-105F/G THUNDERCHIEF in vietnam with 17TH.WWS/561STT.F.S. and I loved the J-75! After 6 years in the AIRFORCE I enlisted in the MARINE CORP and we A.C.M. training agenst the SIX many many times in our F-4J PHANTOMS and in the hands of a good jetjock it was deadly. SEMPER FI SIX MAY YOU FLY AGAIN.
LT.COL.BILL F.STANLEY U.S.M.C.R. RET. <stanleysbill@netscape.net>
MINNEAPOLIS, KS USA - Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 14:07:59 (PST)

Sir Pat,
A great F-106 tribute indeed! I've just added some of my old F-106 shots to my homepage at: http://www.mkparso.bravepages.com/Index.htm
Keep up the great work! Clear Skies!
Mark

Mark <markparsons@sbcglobal.net>
Houston, TX USA - Monday, February 17, 2003 at 20:34:49 (PST)

sweet kisses
susi
USA - Monday, February 17, 2003 at 08:18:43 (PST)

Crew Chief with the 49FIS 1975-1977 Then the 84th FIS DET 1 George AFB 1977-1981
Paul Dutily <pauldut@yahoo.com>
Goodyear, Az USA - Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 08:32:42 (PST)

I was an AGE troop stationed at Tyndall 1970-1973,and was with The Fla Air Guard from 1974-1981. My nick name was The Cool Tool 9/16. Any othe Areospace Garbage Expediters out there in cyber space? Rememember William Tell?
Clifton H. Estes, Jr <cliftonestes@webtv.net>
Jacksonville, Fl USA - Friday, February 07, 2003 at 12:09:28 (PST)

This has always been my faviret aircraft. To bad they won't up date it and bring it back
Dennis <dr4816@aol.com>
Fairfield, Ca USA - Friday, February 07, 2003 at 10:11:03 (PST)

I WAS WITH THE 49TH FIS, Griffith AFB,ROME N.Y. FROM 1970-1972,THEN HAD TO SADLY GO TO HICKAM AFB,HAWAII. THE 106 WAS A FANTASTIC AIRCRAFT AND ,IF MEMORY SERVES ME CORRECT, IT WOULD FLY CIRCLES AROUND THE F-4 P.S. I WAS IN THE JET ENGINE SHOP BILL KEISER,M/SGT RETIRED
Bill Keiser <wkeiser@charter.net>
Jennings, la. USA - Monday, February 03, 2003 at 14:47:39 (PST)

Once I rode shot gun on nickle nickle ... nose wheel steering check... ray gaskins... an e-7 was at the throttlels.
Richard Morris <rmorris870@earthlink.net>
ft walton beach, fl USA - Saturday, February 01, 2003 at 17:14:20 (PST)

Pat this site is awesome! I used to refuel the Red Bulls as a young POL troop from 82-84. Thanks for not letting people forget about these great birds. Miss the planes, the base and the great folks. Keep up the good work.

Rodney Saurer <rsaurer@wadsnet.com>
- Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 22:26:09 (PST)

My Dad was stationed at Loring A.F.B. from February 1961 to June 1966. Watching F-106's take off was always a great sight.I love the Delta Dart.It was real neat to watch from the end of the runway and see a B-52 followed by an F-106.he sound was awesome.
John C. Sanders <johnsanders34@yahoo.com>
Austin, tx USA - Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 12:20:31 (PST)

Greetings! I'm Maj Dave "GoFast" Brown from the 87th Flying Training Squadron, "The Red Bulls." We fly T-38s and training the world's best future combat pilots, if we say so ourselves. We will be having our third annual Dining-In sometime later this fall and are in the process of trying to locate any/all members of the 87th, dating back to 13 Jan 42, if able. We are looking at inviting y'all to our event, if we can work out the logistics. Individuals may contact me if they would like to be added to our list for future invites/correspondance, or if they have questions. Giddy up! Thanks.
Dave Brown <david.brown@laughlin.af.mil>
Laughlin AFB, TX USA - Tuesday, January 21, 2003 at 08:17:53 (PST)

SMSgt McGee!!...This is Tim Calhoun. I was pleasantly surprised to find your site. I used to work for you in MOC at Osan back in 96-97 until you went to Family Support. I was looking for info and pictures for a model of the Six that I'm going to build soon. I want to detail it and I'm trying to make it all as accurate as I can. Send me some info on one of your personal jets and I'll try to model it after that one... a few pictures would help. My Email is sage590rpl@yahoo.com. Hope to hear from you!!...
Tim Calhoun <sage590rpl@yahoo.com>
Greensboro, NC USA - Monday, January 20, 2003 at 07:22:58 (PST)

Nice site for an absolutely gorgeous airplane.
Eric McCann <egmccann@hotmail.com>
Coos Bay, or USA - Wednesday, January 15, 2003 at 19:02:52 (PST)

Hey!!!!!!!!!!!! how are ya? peace!!!!!!!!!!! it's me, frank 67-71 Dover AFB Delaware, hell yeah, ma-1 tech, the best, I made sgt in 2 years, I was the best ma-1 tech ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peace to all ma homies,
I went tdy to tyndall, korea, hawaii,
love and peace,
Frank
frank clarke <frankzclarke@yahoo.com>
neptune, nj USA - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 15:23:55 (PST)

My name is Robert L. Hastings and I have recently joined the Association of Air Force Missileers. For nearly thirty years, I have been engaged in a research project that may be of interest to missileers, security personnel, and pilots. Since 1974, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has been utilized by researchers to declassify thousands of documents relating to the U. S. Government’s unpublicized knowledge of the UFO phenomenon. A number of these documents concern UFO sightings near ICBM Launch Facilities and Launch Control Facilities during the Cold War era. Specifically, the documents summarize reports by Security Alert Team members—as well as launch, targeting, and maintenance personnel—describing repeated observations of luminous, silent, disc-shaped craft capable of hovering and high-velocity flight.

The documents also confirm that while the UFOs maneuvered near the Launch Facilities and Launch Control Facilities, they were frequently tracked on radar at several Air Force bases, including Malmstrom, Minot and Grand Forks. Furthermore, there are references to attempted intercepts of these objects by jet fighters. Since 1973, I have interviewed nearly thirty former missileers, security personnel, and pilots who have described personal experiences identical to those referred to in the documents.

To further my research, I am seeking information from former Air Force personnel who were involved in, or may have heard about, an incident involving UFOs and ICBMs. While I would prefer that my sources go on the record, I can assure those requesting anonymity of complete confidentiality. I would also welcome responses from persons who would just like to comment on my research.

I may be e-mailed at r.l.hastings@worldnet.att.net or contacted at: 1 Six Range Point, Placitas, New Mexico 87043.

Robert Hastings <r.l.hastings@worldnet.att.net>
Placitas, NM USA - Friday, January 03, 2003 at 14:29:12 (PST)

I was an Instrument troop (325X1) on F-106s and T-33s at McChord in 74-75 (too short a time on my favorite acft)... when I received a humanitatian PCS to Griffiss in 77, I expected to return to 106s, but was sent to 416 BW (Heavy) yuck!!! - One engine is plenty!! Now, approaching retirment at 30 years... where did the time go?
-- BTW; Wonder if anyone remembers or has data on the gas used for the nucleonic oil quantity system... I thought it was Krypton 86, but Kr's atomic number is 36 and atomic weight nearly 84..... Great Site!!! Thanks...
Gary Culver <chiefrunner@att.net>
Goodyear, AZ USA - Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 23:27:41 (PST)

I was an Instrument troop (325X1) on F-106s and T-33s at McChord in 74-75 (too short a time on my favorite acft)... when I received a humanitatian PCS to Griffiss in 77, I expected to return to 106s, but was sent to 416 BW (Heavy) yuck!!! - One engine is plenty!! Now, approaching retirment at 30 yers... where did the time go?
-- BTW; Wonder if anyone remembers or has data on the gas used for the nucleonic oil quantity system... I thought it was Krypton 86, but Kr's atomic number is 36..... Great Site!!! Thanks...
Gary Culver <chiefrunner@att.net>
Goodyear, AZ USA - Sunday, December 29, 2002 at 23:24:31 (PST)

I was in the Air Force from 1969 to 1974, with my pilot training at Laredo AFB, Perrin AFB (F-102s) and Tyndall AFB (F-106s). First assigned to Malstrom AFB in Great Falls, Montana 1971, moved to Hamilton AFB, 1972, then to Castle AFB, 1973 where I finished out my Air Force time. Had about 1100 hours in the F-106 and was Squadron Chief of Safety when I left in Aug, 1974. I sure has been a long time since those days and lots has happened. I have not had the chance to run into hardly any of the old squadrons I servered in but would be happy to touch bases with those I may have served with. I remember a lot of old "war stories" from those flying days and would be nice to talk to some of you out there who can recall the same experiences. I did not keep up with flying when I left and if fact have not piloted an aircraft since I left the cockpit of the F-106 but I still have many great memmories of the good guys I served wilth. Looking forward to hearing from some of you. I went on to become a Doctor of Optometry and went back into the military in the Navy later and retired from the Navy in 1996. I now work and live in Orem, Utah. The Former Capt. Doug Satterfied, USAF-R
Douglas S. Satterfield <dgsatt@aol.com>
Orem, Utah USA - Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at 19:32:58 (PST)

Years ago (1974-76) I was stationed at NAS Miramar. I was an enlisted Aviation Structural Mechanic in uncle sam's navy. NAS Miramar at the time was the home of the original Topgun fighter school, long before it was made famous by Hollywood. I was in the now defunct E3 Hawkeye squadron, RVAW 110. Anyhow, the first time I saw the beautiful and fascinating F-106 was on that base. Like it was yesterday, I can remember watching the Darts land on the incredibly long Miramar main landing strip. Back then the d-Darts occasionally cross trained with the base Topgun squadron, who used mainly the A4 Skyhawks and Northrop F5's. The thing I remembered the most about the Darts was the landings. This had, perhaps, less to do with the plane itself than it had to do with the landing technique used by Airforce vs.Navy pilots. At Miramar, the navy pilots would land their various A4's, Tomcats, Corsairs and Phantoms pretty much like they were taught to land on carriers, i.e. line up and drop straight down and pray the landing gear didn't shoot out through the wing. In contrast, when the Airforce Dart boys came in it was like poetry. The AF lads would get the Dart lined up and then flare above the deck and the plane looked like it didn't want ever to touch down. Then when the landing gear finally did touch the deck-like a feather dropped on a pool table-the Dart would roll a bit and then do a wheelie, pulling the nose up to let the big delta wing creat drag and shave off speed. Beautiful, just damn beautiful. Finally the Delta jocky would let the nose drop, ever so slowly. A lot of times they'd deploy the drag shoot-common practice for the airforce but a sin for any self respecting navy pilot. All I can say is that some 27 years later I can still see those black, airforce Darts flying into Miramar after mixing it up with Topgun and giving our Navy boys a lesson in the fine art of truly landing a fighter. Cheers to all.
Eric Mowrey <e.mowrey@bluewin.ch>
Bursins, Switzerland - Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 09:18:22 (PST)

i don dey here 0000,make all guy men coommot for my place 000000000.
loko <loko@bediner.com>
dakar, dakar senegal - Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 02:58:05 (PST)

need help,was their any 106's in the 76thfis? attached or not? thanks,fun site
bill wussow <blwow1@netzero.com>
san gabriel , ca USA - Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 21:34:50 (PST)

Just wanted to wish everyone i was with in the 318th from 79 to 84 a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year... A reunion in the near future would be great.. Remember jet noise is the sound of Freedom Pat this site just keeps getting better, thanks Mike Crowder
Mike Crowder <mikes55chv@aol.com>
clovis, ca USA - Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 19:11:24 (PST)

I was with the 49th FIS at Griffiss AFB,Rome,N.Y. from Dec.1973 until Mar.1976. I worked in inspections . My MOS was 43151-C the title was Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, Jet Aircraft 1 & 2 Engine. I did the hourly inspections, you know the ones that the aircraft had every so many hours. I think it was called PE area or something , can't remember. Also assisted the specialists in engine, avionics etc. Really enjoyed the site.
Mike Wooten <desertrat360@msn.com>
Gilbert, AZ USA - Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 14:32:25 (PST)

I was with the 49th FIS at Griffiss AFB,Rome,N.Y. from Dec.1973 until Mar.1976. I worked in inspections . My MOS was 43151-C the title was Jet Acft. Mech. 1 & 2 Engine. I did the hourly inspections, you know the ones that the aircraft had every so many hours. Also assisted the specialists in engine, avionics etc. Really enjoyed the site.
Mike Wooten <desertrat360@msn.com>
Gilbert, AZ USA - Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 14:22:35 (PST)

I wish I hadn't found this site. It just confirms what I have always feared: I missed out on a REAL airplane! I was a WCS Technician on the F-4E for ten years, and rubbed shoulders with Six techs when I was an Instructor at Lowry AFB 1977-1980. It seemed like such a futuristic bird, and I still had that feeling even after working F-15s and F-16s. I got a particular kick looking at the scope shots on this site because I first saw those images watching "Steve Canyon" in 1959. I didn't have a clue what I was looking at until I started working fighter radar. Wow! Thanks for a most interesting site!
Michael R. Betzer <Betzer@member.afa.org>
Lancaster, CA USA - Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 22:02:03 (PST)

I was an F-106 pilot at the 49th FIS from about 1972 to 1975
Rick Mehrlich <rickmehr@yahoo.com>
Los Altos, Ca USA - Sunday, December 15, 2002 at 12:41:24 (PST)

Worked the PE docks on the SIX in Malmstrom with both the 71st and then the 319th. Transfered to the 5th FIS at Minot also in PE there.
Knott, Allen J. A1C-SSgt <aknott@scottsbluff.net>
Scottsbluff, NE USA - Sunday, December 08, 2002 at 19:57:05 (PST)

Excellent sight. Recognize a lot of names I havn't thought of in 35 years. Was a crew chief in 106 units at Castle, Oxnard, Elmendorf, Siskiyou Co. Airport and Grand Forks. Also spent 8 years at McClellan with the 2951st CLSS involved with many f-106 projects and repairs. Keep the news coming.
William "Bill" Eldridge Msgt USAF ret <jeldridge@onemain.com>
Roseville, IL USA - Sunday, December 08, 2002 at 10:41:44 (PST)

I was stationed at Loring AFB, MA-1 Flightline Tech, 1972-73, then off to Langley AFB '73-74. Put in a lot of hrs fixing those birds. Great website. Keep up the good work!

Andrew Meleo <ameleo@mma.mass.edu>
Middleboro, Ma USA - Tuesday, November 19, 2002 at 10:31:12 (PST)

Pat,
Thanks for a great job on the website. It has been over a year since I visited. Was back on looking for a 95th FIS Mr. Bones patch. You're doing a great job here! I was with the 95th stationed in Dover, DE from 1969-1972, then on to Kunsan, Korea with the F4. Looking for other airmen stationed at Dover during these times.
I also enjoyed the data base.

Garry "Smitty" Smith
Garry Smith <grodney@shentel.net>
Front Royal, VA USA - Monday, November 18, 2002 at 19:53:31 (PST)

Pat, Cudos to ya for outstanding development of this site. I was stationed with the 49th FIS from 1973 - 1977 in the Weapons (load) shop. Had a lot of good times there at the "GRIFF" (some bad ones too). Would like to hear from others who was stationed there during that time, see if we know each other.
Walt <Hypebug3@AOL.COM>
USA - Monday, November 18, 2002 at 19:08:56 (PST)

Officer-in Charge Navy Fighter Squadron 201, NAS Dallas, 1972 - 1976. Participated in College Dart exercises at Tyndall AFB flying the F-8 Crusader in the early 70s. Would enjoy hearing from other participants. Lee Everitt I was there! Enjoyed your article.
CDR. Stan Stookey, USNR, Ret <orangepatch1@aol.com>
Titusville, FL USA - Monday, November 18, 2002 at 16:19:50 (PST)

Was stationed at Castle (late 70's thru mid 80's) in the 84th FIS. Helped move from Hamilton Field to Castle. Hydraulics by trade. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me or was stationed there with me.
Norman "Tom" Garcia <acoma@iland.net>
USA - Wednesday, November 13, 2002 at 09:55:11 (PST)

Crew Chief, 48 FIS, Langley,1971-74
Aircraft mechanic, QF-106s at Tyndall 1989-90
Ed Avery <Ed.avery@holloman.af.mil>
La Luz, NM USA - Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at 09:37:15 (PST)

As a kid I loved this aircraft, it had great looks and speed. I still love to see it on static display. I can't quite recall the exact year, sometime about 1975-78, I was on Lake Horn near Townsend Wisconsin. We often saw B-52's on training flights. On this day in July or August I was on the pier fishing, and in a quick flash I saw a small delta-winged aircraft rip across the sky, seconds later a huge sonic boom slammed across the lake! My grandfather ran out of the house to see what it was! It must have been a Dart breaking the rules!
Steven T. Jacobs <quipj@msn.com>
Indianapolis, IN USA - Monday, November 11, 2002 at 15:11:08 (PST)

LOOKING FOR A WHILE THRU THE GUEST BOOK, CAN'T FIND ANYONE FROM THE 456th YEARS 1959-1960, I WAS IN ARMAMENT AT CASTLE. ANYONE OUT THERE E-MAIL ME. GREAT WEB SIGHT
ED LUND <LUND913@AOL.COM>
FULLERTON, CA USA - Thursday, November 07, 2002 at 21:44:33 (PST)

for those of you that did not attened the 48th reunion you sure missed out on a Great time the host sqd. was the 48th Flying Training sqdn and they realy rolled out the red carpet for us. got to go to the pilots graduation and there dinner, tour the base and even fly the T41 sim. if any one wants any more info getin touch with me cheers
John Carr <jonwc99@aol.com>
phila, pa USA - Monday, November 04, 2002 at 17:30:52 (PST)

Just checking in. My e-mail has changed. It is snoman@sbcglobal.net. Would love to hear from members of the 460th FIS, Grand Forks, ND.
Jim Snow <snoman@sbcglobal.net>
Altus, OK USA - Saturday, November 02, 2002 at 23:36:40 (PST)

SUPERB Site Pat, Thank You Sir for ALL the hard work!

Michael Goforth <Michele87@msn.com>
Cleveland, TN USA - Thursday, October 31, 2002 at 21:31:41 (PST)

Pat,
I enjoyed browsing through your photos, history, and comments from other F-106 personnel.
My 1st assignment was at McChord AFB in 1962 as a jet engine mechanic with the 325th CAMSq working on the J-75 engines for the 318th FIS. I appreciate the time you have put into this site. I'm searching for a photo of 2 F-106s flying by Mt. Ranier. I believe it was titled "Sentries in the Night" It would mean a lot to me and my family if we could get a copy of it. Thanks again for the super effort to stir the Delta Dart nostalgia.
Andy Anderson <Mandelinda1@cs.com>
Yorktown , VA USA - Monday, October 28, 2002 at 14:33:51 (PST)

Pat,
Thanx for the memories. I was just leaving Mukilteo/Everett WA as a kid about the time the Sixes were pulling out (Boeing 747 was on its way in).
I lived on Casino road, just west of Paine Field, then on Puget Sound.
The AB's would shake the dishes, flames in the sky as the Sixes flew toward Canada.
I am confused as to which FIS groups were there from say, 1961 to 1968.
Could you clarify, perhaps inform of serial numbers?
I'd love to track down even one of these planes.
Thanx,
A Six Fan.
Tim Trautman <melodic@harborside.com>
Lincoln City, OR USA - Sunday, October 27, 2002 at 17:49:53 (PST)

I am very impressed!
Search Engine Submission <luna12@fromru.com>
Fir, CW Canada - Thursday, October 24, 2002 at 05:45:36 (PDT)

Pat, Excellent Web site!!! I was a member to the 318th FIS from 1981-1987 with very move Love for the Six. If the Six was reinstated I would be the first to voluntare for Weapons Loading. I still have dreams of loading and and working on the Dart. Remember the Dart Bites? If i can find some of my pictures and patches I will e-mail them to you! Timothy Moore 318 FIS
Timothy A. Moore <poohmoore@ak.net>
Anchorage, AK USA - Friday, October 18, 2002 at 15:09:21 (PDT)

Pat:
Colonel Dick Stultz told me about your spectacular web site. He was the chief test pilot at McClellan
AFB in 1986. I worked at McClellan from 1966 to 1978. I was a civilian crew chief on the F 106 and
worked on every one in the air force inventory. My brother was a MA-1 specialist at the same time.
Every F 106 is like an old friend to me and I was sad and angry to hear that it would be used for target
practice and even wrote a letter of protest to the president. The F106 is a true unsung hero that most
Americans never knew existed while it silently guarded our country. The remaining sixes must be
saved for display and educational purposes. Thanks to you people around the world can learn about
the F106. Thank you for keeping an old friend alive. Long live the F106.

Albert "Dirty" Durden
Albert "Dirty" Durden <adurden@earthlink.net>
cool, Ca USA - Sunday, October 13, 2002 at 07:56:44 (PDT)

Fantastic website! I was assigned to the flight simulator section of the 48th FIS from October 1963 until separation in December 1960. Would like to hear from pilots and others in my old section.
Richard W. Owen
Richard W. Owen <owenr1@attbi.com>
Plymouth, MN USA - Sunday, October 06, 2002 at 08:54:04 (PDT)

I was in the Air Force in Korea in the 1950s, later had a career with the State Dept., and for many years have been an author of books, magazine articles, and newspaper columns, including a weekly column in Air Force Times newspaper. I made many friends in the F-106 Delta Dagger world as a result of writing about this great airplane, including a book-length history in "Wings of Fame" several years ago. I'm always looking for more aviation history ideas and can be reached in northern Virginia at (703) 264-8950. As an author, I've been able to fly in many high-performance aircraft, but I got started late in life---too late to ever get a ride in an F-106B. The "Six" has to be one of the best-looking aircraft ever built ..........

My latest book "Air Force One," is an inside look at President Bush's aircraft and at the history of presidential air travel.
Robert F. Dorr <robertdorr@aol.com>
Oakton, VA USA - Sunday, October 06, 2002 at 08:43:25 (PDT)

I love this sight. I e-mailed you with a comment about 57-2510 and it being involved in a fire. The tail number was wrong. It should have been 59-0165 that burnt.
I was a c/c at Tyndall from Oct '76 thru Oct '84. was in ADC, ADTAC and TAC. Assigned to the4756th OMS 325th AGS and 95th FITS and 2nd FITS. My primary a/c was 59-0159, Command craft for 'Chappie' James and 3 consecutive ADWC commanders.
Lou Quinn <lquinn@joplin.com>
Carthage, Mo USA - Friday, September 27, 2002 at 17:56:25 (PDT)

A great site for a great aircraft - keep up the good work!
Rob Wells, Eurofighter GmbH, Munich.
Rob Wells
Munich, Germany - Sunday, September 22, 2002 at 13:50:01 (PDT)

Great site,Pat. A credit to you, and contains all anyone would ever want to know about an aircraft which you obviously love. I was 7 years British Army, but have always loved aircraft. My maths being lousy, aircrew was out for me, so I joined the Army, but don't hold that against me. I did an airbourne course, so they must have figured if I was too dumb to fly them, I must have been just dumb enough to jump out of them! Great site, keep it rolling, and God bless and keep all our kids doing "the business" in foreign lands. I'm 55 now, so guess I'm too old, but how young do you need to be to squeeze a trigger! Best Regards, Gary
Gary <j.jones61@ntlworld.com>
Cardiff, Gt. Britain - Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 13:15:55 (PDT)

Wow, what a wonderful web site. I'm a former 463X0/464X0. Assigned to McChord, Comox, Portland and Paine Field. The F-106 was a great aircraft. My heart ponded everytime I saw it take off. I loaded/unloaded a good many Genies during my career. Thanks for keeping the memories alive!
Chuck Doty <toppan166@7cities.net>
Albuquerque, NM USA - Saturday, September 14, 2002 at 17:12:41 (PDT)

Hi Pat, I"m looking for an old friend, "Capt. Dave DeRamus". He was an F106 fighter pilot at KI Sawyer AFB around 1978 or so. He also flew his personal plane. A Gruman Yankee, N5713L. Max Houston, Ishpeming, Mi.
Max Houston <badbabe102@chartermi.net>
ishpeming, mi USA - Saturday, August 31, 2002 at 04:18:57 (PDT)

I was an aircraft instrument mechanic in the 5th FIS at Mcguire AFB in N.J. from Nov 1952 to Nov 1955. We had F 86D super sabres then. It appears to be ancient history now. If anyone is that old please contact me at bobjoye@msn.com
Bobby M. Byers <bobjoye@msn.com>
Charleston , South Carolina USA - Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 18:12:11 (PDT)

Exciting times 71-early 73 with the 318th Green Dragons. Deployments, working on the Dart, alert hanger, night missions checking out the 'new' AWACS, ORI's, even that great view of Mt Ranier, and even the Castle. I am sure all of these are gone now with the exception of the Mt Ranier.Pat you can take credit for keeping these memories alive for not just myself but many many others I am sure. Keep up the great work of reminding all of the F106 and the great people that served in the Air Defense Command durring the cold war years.
Wayne Martin <waynemartin50@hotmail.com>
- Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 11:34:39 (PDT)

Hi Pat, love your web site. I was with the 84th FIS at Castle AFB from 1977 to 1980, I would love to hear from some of the great people I worked and partied with.
Since I currently live just up the road from Castle I have been to the air museum several times, I was always diapointed they did not have a 106 there, It's great to know they will have one there soon.
Dan Clyde <wingin58@charter.net>
Modesto, Ca USA - Monday, August 12, 2002 at 07:51:59 (PDT)

Last night (Aug 6, 02) the History Channel ran a special on Towing & Tow Vehicles. One feature was the F-106 Eclipse Program. Some great footage of a six being towed to altitude by a C-141. Apparently the results of this program will be to enable aircraft to get to 100K plus and travel at high speeds to distant places. Passengers will be in weightless area for a good portion of the ride. Anybody here work in the Eclipse Program - if so, tell us more. Also: See Pat's World home page and click on "Eclipse Tow Launch Program" for more info. By the way, a very special thanks to Pat McGee (this site), Erv Smalley ( http://convairf106deltadart.homestead.com/index.html ) and Chris Slack ( http://www.amarcexperience.com/Default.asp ) for helping the 456th FIS and Castle Air Museum obtain an F-106 for display - THANKS GUYS!
Pat Perry <popperry@hotmail.com>
Flower Mound, TX USA - Wednesday, August 07, 2002 at 17:48:04 (PDT)

I enjoyed the site. I was crew chief on the F106 for three years.
Gary Frederick <GFrede4357 @aol.com>
Butler, Pa USA - Wednesday, August 07, 2002 at 17:47:30 (PDT)

The "SIX" gave me lasting memories of a fantastic aircraft that proved to be well before its time and a pleasuer to crew ( except for the 366 panel ). My entire Air Force stay was with the 48th FIS at Langley AFB, VA., minus a TDY to southeast Asia in '72.It breaks my heart to see a SIX shot down just for testing a weapon. Pat, you've developed a great site, Thank You.
Bob Leary <samleary@aol.com>
Salem, VA. USA - Tuesday, August 06, 2002 at 10:14:06 (PDT)

I was with the 48th FIS from March 1966 thru December 1969 would love to hear from you guys
Carl Schmauch <starbucksdad@yahoo.com>
Hockingport, oh USA - Monday, August 05, 2002 at 18:13:36 (PDT)

Pat: Just noticed you were over 100,000 . Thanks for keeping the Dart in front of everthing. Some MA-1 guys are still working (F-16's) , but not nearly as fun as black box swapping. Keep up the good work and long live the "Six".
Dave "Neets" Kuntz <PKUNTZ@worldnet.att.net>
Mays Landing, NJ USA - Friday, August 02, 2002 at 19:32:44 (PDT)

Very cool Website.
The "106" is such a beautiful airplane!!!!!!!!!
I saw an F-106A in the Hampton Air and Space Musuem, in Hampton Va.
This was in July 1999, so hopefully, it is still there.
Tom Lepone <planeguy51@hotmail.com>
Philadelphia, Pa USA - Thursday, August 01, 2002 at 16:45:49 (PDT)

Pat, Thanks for remembering the "Six". I remember working with you... I crewed "Da Bus", F-106B 57-2547 at K.I. Was there Jan 78 - Jan 82. Got a great start on an AF career that ran from 77-97, highlight was Crewing Thunderbird #1 for the 1985 season. Now "retired" in Las Vegas and kick back maintaining the turf equip. for Canyon Gate Country Club. - John Dvorachek, a.k.a, J.D, Dvo.
John Dvorachek <JCD7797@aol.com>
Las Vegas, NV USA - Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at 17:25:53 (PDT)

Just found your F106 page and am delighted that you are honoring my favorite jet. My ex-husband, Howie Kuhen, was an MA-1 mechanic at Tyndall AFB from 1964-1968. I loved the sight and sound of the 106 and used to time my trips over the Tyndall bridge for when the birds came back. Checked the guest book for any familiar names but didn't find any. Would love to hear from any of the old gang: Bob Cate, Al Marchesani, Mo Rivera, Butch Pantely...and oh well, old age has made me forget some of the names.
Keep up the good work, the Delta Dart was the greatest!
Bev Hess; bevjhcs@apk.net
Bev Hess <bevjhcs@apk.net>
Willoughby, OH USA - Sunday, July 28, 2002 at 19:01:35 (PDT)

PAT
I AM THE SEC/TREAS OF THE 27TH FIGHTER SQUADRON HISTORICAL ASSO. MADE UP OF PAST MEMBERS OF THE 27TH (ALL ERA'S) I WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT THOSE MEMBERS WHO WERE IN THE 27TH. CAN YOU PROVIDE ME E-MAIL ADDRESSES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SIGNED ON TO YOUR WEB SITE. I WAS A F-106 A/C ELECTRICIAN AT LORING AND HAVE SERVED AS THE PRESIDENT OF THIS ORG. WE ALREADY NUMBER ABOUT 150 MEMBERS. WE ALSO FLEW THE F-80, F-86, F-89, F94, F-102 AND THE F-106. MORE RECENT A/C HAVE BEEN THE F-4 AND F-15. PLEASE HELP.
ROBERT CORREIA <robtcorr@aol.com>
w\Warwick, RI USA - Sunday, July 28, 2002 at 15:55:54 (PDT)

I was stationed at KI from 1977 to 1980. I am and always will be a MA1 mechanic (AFSC - 32152A). My time at KI was cold and snowy.
Of course was in the 87th FIS for my entire Air Force career. It's good to know some one remenbers.
Mike Thomas <mthom916@yahoo.com>
USA - Friday, July 26, 2002 at 12:39:21 (PDT)

PAT,
THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS F106 SITE. IF IT WAS'NT FOR YOU OUR 87TH REUNION WOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED...THANKS AGAIN
BILL MCMANUS <MCMANUS@CHICAGOFIREDEPARTMENT.ORG>
USA - Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at 12:53:23 (PDT)

Appreciate all the hard work Pat. I was in the Aircrew Life Support shop with the 5th FIS "Spitten Kittens". In addition to taking care of the aircrew, we were the keepers of the cats as well. Sure had a great time in the "Knot" and was proud to be one of the "Frozen Chosen". Was a little tough each year giving those cats shots however...

Take care all, and God bless and keep you
Les Davy <lester.davy@dobbins.af.mil>
Atlanta, GA USA - Saturday, July 20, 2002 at 11:34:36 (PDT)

I visit the site often. I also enjoy seeing the familiar names and not so familiar names. Hope everyone the best and God Bless you all !
Russ St.Onge <Saintscomputer@comcast.net>
Taylor, Mi USA - Friday, July 19, 2002 at 07:30:28 (PDT)

I was A NJANG crew chief at the 177FIG from april 1986 until mid 1993. I'm an AMT with USAirways in PHL in international operations. I"ve driven past pomona many times waiting to see the six flying. I'm glad my aviation career included this piece of history.
Don Vreeland <Inrun84me@msm.com>
Sickerville, N.J. USA - Sunday, July 14, 2002 at 21:12:48 (PDT)

Hello all!!! Sorry, but I can't get away from work to get to the reunion this year! Maybe the next one!?! Just a note to let you know we are all doing fine out here and I am a Grandpa now....see ya all soon.....maybe some of you will come to the Sturgis Rally, if so, look me up..only 30 minutes away!! Bye Yall
Steve (Jake) Jacobson (TSGT RET) <jake8131@rap.midco.net>
Rapid City, SD USA - Friday, July 05, 2002 at 17:49:07 (PDT)

Hi Pat I was in Duluth in 59, did cold weather testing and other tests on the 6. The AF gave us our own sqd after the tests were finished, from 087 to 104, I think I crewed 90097 till I got out in 62, If I remember right I was in the 11th FIS. This is a great site, brings back many memories about a great bird. Bob
Bob Miller <Bobmj@ optonline.net>
Farmingdale, NY USA - Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at 13:42:41 (PDT)

Hi Pat. I worked the 6's in Duluth, did cold weather testing and other tests in 59 and then crewed 90097 till I got out in 62. I think it was the 11th FIS at that time. I think our no's were from 087 to 102 in Duluth after the tests were finished and we were given our own, This site brings back many good memories about the good bird,great job
Bob Miller <Bobmj@optonline.net>
Farmingdale, NY USA - Tuesday, July 02, 2002 at 12:53:31 (PDT)

Great site Pat.. The F-106 is one of the most beautiful interceptors ever in the inventory. Loved the sound of that massive J-75 w/burner!!! Brings chills to this vet. I was at Kincheloe 61-65 and at Loring 69-72... in Instrument shop. Will forever have fond memories of the glorious six...
Tom Druley <AF7000@webtv.net>
USA - Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 15:11:58 (PDT)

Great site Pat. I was at Kincheloe from 61 to 65 on the sixes. Great weapon!! I was in the Instrument shop...have fond memories of twisting nuts, bolts and safety wire in the dead of winter....those memories are fond...now. Man, was it cold in those pods in January!!! I will be at the reunion for the 507th Ftr Wing in July 18 thru 21st. Lots of sixer-fixers attending... Our tail numbers were 59-0067 thru 59-0085, w/ 2 B'models 59-0153 and 59-0154. Still can hear the sound of that burner kicking in on T/O...wow!!!
Tom Druley aka (Drew Thomas) <AF7000@webtv.net>
USA - Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at 20:31:58 (PDT)

HELLO RED BULLS,
THE FINAL COUNT FOR THE REUNION WILL BE ABOUT 60 ATTENDEES. I CAME UP SHY ABOUT 30 PEOPLE BUT I BELIEVE WE WILL BE OK. THE EXTRA MONEY FROM THEM WAS GOING TO BE THROWN ON THE BAR, SO FOR NOW WE WILL HAVE A CASH BAR. NO BIG THING WE ARE RED BULLS AND WILL CROSS THAT BRIDGE WHEN WE GET THERE!! HAHAHA...BUT ANY WAY HERES WHAT GOING ON..
***************************JULY 26TH FRIDAY GOLFERS****************
BILL MCMANUS,ELMER KLEIN,JACK FROMM AND 4GUESTS,RUSS ST.ONGE,WAYNE BISHOP,GARY NEWBY,DOUG GORDON,GARY ERBE,AND NOLAN DUQUETTE WILL BE GOLFING AT K.I. FRIDAY.............
A FRIEND OF MINE FROM THE CHICAGO POLICE DEPT'S VETERANS CLUB HAS PROMISED ME A SLEEVE OF GOLF BALLS, SOME BEST AND WORST GOLFER PRIZES ALSO....IF YOU STILL WANT TO GOLF OR I FORGOT TO ADD YOU DROP ME A LINE..TEE TIMES START AT 9AM..SOME WANT TO GO OUT IN THE AFTERNOON ALSO
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************************JULY 27TH SATURDAY REUNION**********************
1.HOLIDAY INN WILL BE SETTING US UP AT THE OUTSIDE COURTYARD AREA BY THE POOL WITH OUR OWN BAR TO BE OPEN AT 5PM...IN CASE OF RAIN THEY WILL BRING US INSIDE..SO 5PM IT WILL START!!!
2.DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 6:30 PM...THIS WILL BE A BUFFET STYLE DINNER..
3.D.J. WILL BE PROVIDED BY (PRO SOUND AND LIGHT OUT OF DULUTH, MN WHO SERVES THE UPPER PART OF MICHIGAN..
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*********************DOOR PRIZE*******************************
BILL OROSCO FORMER RED BULL MADE A SCALE MODEL OF A F106 TAIL #59-0053, TO BE RAFFLED OFF AT THE REUNION. BILL CANNOT MAKE THE REUNION SO WALT LEADBETTER WILL BE PICKING UP THE F106 AND BRINGING IT TO THE REUNION VIA LANSING MICHIGAN
A BIG THANKS TO BOTH GENTLEMEN FOR THE TIME INVOLVED!!!!!
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IF FOR ANY REASON THOSE WHO HAVE NOT CONTACTED ME AND REPLIED THAT THEY WERE GOING, PLEASE EMAIL ASAP SO THE HOLIDAY INN CAN CHANGE THE PLANS. I GUARANTEED THEM 100 A FEW MONTHS BACK BUT I EXPLAINED WHAT WAS GOING ON. BOTTOM LINE I TOOK CARE OF IT . THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT PER THE WOMEN AT THE INN, THEY DONT WANT ANY EXTRA PEOPLE COMING IN AT THE LAST MINUTE THEY HAVE A BIG WEDDING GOING ON THERE THE SAME DAY. HEY MAYBE WE ALL CAN GO TO THE WEDDING AFTERWARDS..JUST KIDDING!!!
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HERE IS A LIST SO FAR OF WHO'S COMING
FRED ZUFALL,GARY JERRY,TERRENCE THOMAS,DAVE OLSON,ELMER KLEIN,MIKE DELPHIA,MARV DONNELLY,JACK FROMM,MARK DONAHUE,GLADYS BAKER,RICH STRACHE,JIM EDMONDS,KEITH(KC) CARTER,BILLY MARSHALL,SCOTT MILLS, BOB LUTZ,JIM BALDWIN,DENNIS BINON,MARK CROTSLEY,DICK BIDWELL,WALT LEADBETTER,JIM HEINZ,JOHN BUCKLEY,GARY SHACKEFORD,RUSS ST.ONGE,WAYNE BISHOP,GARY ERBE,DOUG GORDON,ALOYSIUS VOELKER,BILL RUSSELL,DON MARQUART,BILL MCMANUS,MARK BLACK,NOLAN DUQUETTE...PLUS THIER GUESTS.....................
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PLEASE IF YOUR NOT ON THE ABOVE LIST AND FOR WHATEVER REASON YOU ARE GOING, PLEASE DROP ME A EMAIL
AND DONT FORGET YOUR CAMERA'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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NEED SOME HELPERS FOR THE RECIEVING TABLE.
FOR THOSE WHO SAID THEY WOULD HELP OUT THE NIGHT OF THE REUNION OR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO HELP ME GET THINGS GOING LET ME KNOW..ALSO COULD USE SOME SPEAKERS TO SAY A FEW WORDS,OLD STORIES,BAD STORIES,WHATEVER DROP ME A LINE.
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I WILL BE LEAVING FOR THE U.P ON ON THURSDAY MORN, SO I SHOULD ARRIVE AT THE HOLIDAY INN AROUND 2PM IF ANYONE WANTS TO STOP BY FOR A FEW COCKTAILS!!!!
SEE YA IN THE U.P...BILL MCMANUS..RED BULL/CFD

BILL mcmanus <MCMANUS@CHICAGOFIREDEPARTMENT.ORG>
United States - Friday, June 07, 2002 at 00:00:18 (PDT)

CHANGE E MAIL ADDRESS FROM willyerkes@aol.com TO wjyerkes@yahoo.com
WILLIAM YERKES <wjyerkes@yahoo.com>
MT HOLLY, NJ USA - Tuesday, June 04, 2002 at 17:51:35 (PDT)

Pat, this site has really come into it's own since I first visited back in 1999. I just happened across it again while looking through some old bookmarks. I first flew this GREAT aircraft at R-G when the 71st came down from Selfridge and replaced our 326th F-102's. This was truly the Best of the Best! I was privileged to be in the flight of four that first went non stop out of the Continental US. With in-flight refueling we went to Alsaka. The flight lead was the CO, Ellis E Stanley. My dad in FA has the newspaper clipping, which I'll get and add to your site when I vist him this fall. We (the 71st FIS) were also in Korea when the Navy EC-121 was shot down in 68 or 69. We flew a continous cover over the location with two Darts for over 48 hours, out of OSAN. I was the flight commander at Malmstrom and had the young Lt in my flight that ejected out of the famous aircraft that landed itself, was taken to Sacramento, restored and put back on active status until it was retired. The aircraft itself, the story and the pictures are on the USAF museum web site http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/modern_flight/mf30.htm
Keep up the great work, and hope to hear from other 6 drivers.
Ray "Bomber" Bomkamp <loner@c-zone.net>
Redding, CA USA - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 07:48:50 (PDT)

Great site Pat, I was with 5th FIS from Nov 1967 to Feb 1969 as a aircraft electrican, shared the shop with the instrument troops. then sent to Phan Rang AB, VN and worked on C-123K's.
Donald Heimerl <heimerl@hutchtel.net>
Hutchinson, Mn USA - Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 19:21:07 (PDT)

I was at Grand Forks, 460th FIS from 72 to 74. Left there when the unit was deactivated and went to Thailand. I was in the COMM/NAV shop. Would love to hear from anyone from the 460th. GREAT SITE!!!
Jim Snow <snoman@intplsrv.net>
Altus, OK USA - Saturday, May 25, 2002 at 17:54:09 (PDT)

Great site. Had a great time working on the F-106. Was with the 48 FIS 1975-79 and 49 FIS 1979-87. I stayed here at Rome, NY now working airfield maintenance at Griffiss Airpark. Weapons troops are the best.
Dan Ames <dames1@twcny.rr.com>
Verona, NY USA - Friday, May 24, 2002 at 16:27:07 (PDT)

87TH REUNION GUEST BOOK

http://htmlgear.lycos.com/guest/control.guest?u=thecreeperguestbook&i=2&a=view
87TH FIS REUNION GUESTBOOK
USA - Tuesday, May 21, 2002 at 01:38:18 (PDT)

Love your site. Stumbled on it by chance while looking at aircraft. I worked in the Comm/Nav shop of the 5th FIS from 74-75, until MAC and SAC got hold of me. No more fighters the rest of my career. I always loved the F106. I was at Minot when 030 and 018 had the mid-air collision. It was a sad day. Keep up the good work.

Randy Knight <nurz78@hotmail.com>
USA - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 11:41:43 (PDT)

I WAS AN MA-1 TECH KINCHLOE AFB FROM 1961 TO 1968 AND THEN I
WENT TO INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL WHER I TAUGHT THE SYSTEM TO
MONTANA ANG AND THE MICHIGAN ANG. WHEN I WAS AT KAFB I WAS
ALSO IN DEBREIF AND I TOLD A GENERAL HE MESSED UP IN THE SIX
SO I GUESS THAT IS WHY I BECAME AN INSTRUCTOR.
DAVID J BEADLE <ONYR6@HOTMAIL.COM>
FRANKLIN, IN USA - Monday, May 13, 2002 at 15:50:22 (PDT)

Great Site.Would be glad to hear from anyone that would like to drop a line.
Donald T Stansky <donstansky@chartermi.net>
Superior, WI USA - Monday, May 13, 2002 at 12:24:33 (PDT)

It is great looking at the pic's of the planes that I worked on From May of '72 through Sept. of '75. I was a engine mechinic in the 87th FIS @ K.I. Sawyer AFB. I see now the 87th is a training squadron. This is a great site keep up the good work. Thanks Bob.
R. Teasley <rtease53@hotmail.com>
Green Bay, WI USA - Friday, May 10, 2002 at 09:42:33 (PDT)

I was an aircraft maintenance officer with the 87th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, KI Sawyer AFB, MI from 1973 to 1976 and from 1977 to 1980 with F-106s and T-33s. It was my first love and always will be my favorite.

bogie sends
Col Donny R. "Bogie" Jones <BogieTene@satx.rr.com>
Helotes, TX USA - Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 20:42:34 (PDT)

Part fo the MA-1 troop ithe the 1st Fighter Wing at Selfridge, and with the 71st FIS at Richards-Gebaur and Malmstrom AFB. From 62 thru 70.
Ray Mc Lean <dbknutt@yahoo.com>
Denver, CO USA - Thursday, May 09, 2002 at 16:55:54 (PDT)

This site may well become a favorite - the Dart has been a
favorite of mine for too long to admit. A great site and a
great tribute to the best of the Century-series (and well
beyond, in my humble opinion. Thanks! Love the photos of
the Northern Star 318th jets that served at McChord. I still
remember pairs of Darts taking off from Wright-Patterson AFB
near Dayton, Ohio - the "boom - boom" of the afterburners
lighting up are a very primal memory for me, so the sound clip
had become nearly an addiction. Thanks again!
John Frey <john.p.frey19560120@juno.com>
Mukilteo, WA USA - Monday, May 06, 2002 at 17:06:54 (PDT)

****************************87TH RED BULL REUNION**********************
MOVING RIGHT ALONG!!!SET FOR THE SATURDAY THE 27TH OF JULY AT THE HOLIDAY INN MARQUETTE..GOLFING ON FRIDAY THE 26TH..PLEASE EMAIL SOON HAS I AM WRAPPING THINGS UP AT THE END OF THE MONTH...HOPE TO SEE YA ALL IN THE U.P.....BILL MCMANUS..DONT FORGET THE SIGN THE 87TH REUNION GUESTBOOK..THE LINK IS ABOVE..
THANKS AGAIN BILL MCMANUS..REDBULL/CHICAGO FIRE DEPT
BILL MCMANUS <MCMANUS@CHICAGOFIREDEPARTMENT.ORG>
USA - Monday, May 06, 2002 at 09:15:37 (PDT)

Great site. I crewed 59-054 while stationed at McChord from January 1963 until November 1966.
Steve Bisson <sebisson@attbi.com>
Tacoma, WA USA - Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 22:01:34 (PDT)

I was going through some old military records and came across a Functional Check Flight List from a test flight at McClellan AFB California. I was with the 1155th Tech Ops Sq and had recently been put on flying status and found out you could ride in the back seat of test flights (not first flights) so I made arrangements for a ride. The card dated 3/12/68 is for F106B 57-2532, ACFT time 1748.9, engine serial number P610933, engine time 489.5. Quite a ride. The pilot let me have the controls for a little while, seemed very sensitive to control. Before he was through I had all I could take and didnt feel very good and was glad it was over. You cant get that feeling at any amusement park. I will never forget that ride.
David W. Cullinane <david.cullinane@ssa.gov>
Kearney, MO USA - Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 11:53:15 (PDT)

Great site I was with 95th at Andrews 57-61 went from 86L-102-106
Still have yearbook for 85th Air 1960-61
Leon E.Watts <wattstuse@msn.com>
st petersburg, fl USA - Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 20:30:35 (PDT)

good!
ds <ad@ss.com>
ca, ca USA - Friday, April 26, 2002 at 21:46:49 (PDT)

I worked MA-1 systems on the F-106 in the 71stFIS (later the 319th) at Malmstrom AFB Dec 69 to Aug 71. When I was there, we had a pilot eject because of an uncontrollable flat spin. The force of the ejection righted the plane and it flew many miles before landing in a field. It sustained very little damage (we got it back).
Jeff Walker <jeffwalker@neteze.com>
Santa Rosa, CA USA - Friday, April 26, 2002 at 18:14:38 (PDT)

HI PAT, JUST WANTED TO TOUCHBASE WITH YOU AND TELL YOU THAT BECAUSE OF YOUR SITE, I'VE FOUND ONE OF THE BEST FRIENDS I EVER HAD. BOB JOHNSON AND I SERVED TOGETHER AT MINOT WITH 5FIS. ALTHOUGH I LEFT FOR NELLIS AFTER A YEAR AND A HALF THE MEMORIES ARE FOREVER FRESH. THE "SIX" WAS MY FIRST SUPERSONIC AIRCRAFT AND LIKE ALL FIRST'S IT IS FOREVER CHERISHED. WHAT I REMEMBER MOST ABOUT BOB AND THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE 5TH WAS THE WILLINGNESS TO DO WHATEVER HAD TO BE DONE, IN WHATEVER KIND OF WEATHER TO PUT AND KEEP IT IN THE SKY.AND OF COURSE THERE ARE MEMORIES OF A FEW "SUBZERO PARTIES".BOB AND I TALK VIA THE WEB AND TELEPHONE ON A REGULAR BASIS AND WE JUST FOUND OUR OTHER BRO JERRY ROTH (ALIVE AND KICKIN).BOY, THE STORIES THAT WE'LL TELL AT THE REUNION!!!!! A NOTE TO ALL THE REST OF THE 5TH FAMILY.....YOU MADE YOUR MARK,HOWEVER SMALL, YOU ARE REMEMBERED, YOU ARE A SUCCESS! THANKS PAT, THE SITE ONLY GETS BETTER. LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM THOSE WHO REMEMBER. ALWAYS AND FOREVER A "SPITTEN KITTEN" STAY WARM, SUULY
Danny "Sully" Sullivan <spindive99@yahoo.com>
Arlington, Ma USA - Tuesday, April 23, 2002 at 19:57:23 (PDT)

Upon returning to the U.S. from Bien Hoa Vietnam, I was assigned to the 5th F.I.S. @ Minot A.F.B. I was a crew chief on on that aircraft for two years. I recall that it was a well engineered aircraft. Of course, I had just spent two years crewing F-100's, so anything that wasn't an F-100 might have seemed like a crew chief's dream.
Mark Hildebrand <Markarenh@aol.com>
USA - Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 19:29:35 (PDT)

this is another visit here for me i just can't get enough
joseph nilo <jpnilo@twcny.rr.com>
oneida, ny USA - Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 16:01:49 (PDT)

looking for info/pics of F-89 & F-101 for art ref. mid fifties to early sixties USAF Otis AFB, Cape Cod Mass
eric <emandyb@earthlink.net>
USA - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 19:47:12 (PDT)

looking for info/pics of F-89 & F-101 for art ref.
eric
USA - Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 19:42:09 (PDT)

i love ur website i think that it is the awsomest
ur mom <jadhbfk>
toledo, oh USA - Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 10:38:09 (PDT)

Pat, Loved your site. Been cruisin' in and out for some time now. Building a model F-106 with 49th FIS insignia. I did Griffiss AFB 1973/74 as weapons loader, then moved on to Thailand serving with the 347th weapons group. Went from Taklai to Korat loading the F-111. But my real passion was with the 106. I'll send ya a pic of model when it's done. Keep up the great work keeping this site up and running. Mike
Mike Rivera <lastbronco@attbi.com>
Boston, MA USA - Tuesday, April 02, 2002 at 19:48:14 (PST)

Quite an interesting find! Though, I am a faithful PHANTOM PHAN, I enjoyed watching them fly with the Air Guard in the late 60s out of Boise's GOWEN FIELD.
They would often annoy incoming United 727s and like to set off their afterburnes as they passed overhead when I was trying to take pictures at the approach end.
Thanks for creating this site. Do you know of something similar for the F-4?
ALEX <windmill@spiritone.com>
FT VANCOUVER, WA USA - Saturday, March 30, 2002 at 14:42:45 (PST)

Do,s anone from one of the up north bases remember a Msgt, Pottet? He would have checked in in late 66 or early 67 . I served with him in Nan. in 66. We crossed paths a few time at Peterson Field during the deep look conferance,s . I lost track of him and would like to maby locate him again . Cant rember what base he was at only that it was up north. Thank,s John Carr
John Carr <jonec99@aol.com>
USA - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 18:15:28 (PST)

Flew the 106 with the 84 th FIS from 1979-1981
Dave Williamson <dwilli3050@aol.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 12:01:56 (PST)

I've updated my contact info (email change)

Hey all you MA-1 troops! Where the heck are you???

84thFIS 1972 -1980 (Hamlton - Castle) Flight line and Mock-Up
Rick Wagoner <strgzr@sbcglobal.net>
Fremont, CA USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 20:42:39 (PST)

just finished a good article about ADC in the Mar isue ofAir&Space. about the big intersept test run in 61. I was in SAC. at the time and rember ed it verry well. But there,s a good pic, of the centry bird,,,,,,,,,s 101,102,104,106 nose to nose ,allso a good shot of three 6,s from the 48th If ma magnfing glass was right one of them is 112 . Glad to see the notice about the reunion is getting around .hope to see as many as posable there John Carr
John Carr <jonwc99@aol.com>
USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 18:39:52 (PST)

I was in the 539th FIS from 1960 to 1962 I worked in the bomb dump till 61 then X-fered
to the flite line To The PRE-Issue section Swaping Black Boxes I worked next to the ma1 Mock-up Where they did repairs.
My Super was S/Sgt James Jumper.. A good Sgt. who a young kid of 20 learned from.
any body out there ?? who remembers

Thomas E. Moore <Cannonxman@aol.com>
Ravenna, oh USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 05:18:27 (PST)

nice work!!!!!
Natasha Gately <TwistedGirl17@yahoo.com>
Farmington, mo USA - Monday, March 25, 2002 at 06:18:55 (PST)

was at McGuire AFB 56 to April 62 in 539 FIS crew chief dock chief. Would like to hear from old friends
William Yerkes <willyerkes@aol.com>
mt holly, nj USA - Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 19:47:43 (PST)

Thanks Pat.Nice site. I started at KIS in 1968-69 with the old 62nd. Came back to the 87th in 73-77,and from 78-82. Worked T-33s,68-69,73-77 than thanks to Ski, the tool crib until I went back to T-birds than ret. Pat a lot of names on this site which brought back a lot of very good memories. The wife and I Just sold our House up in Gwinn and plan on attending the reunion in July. We plan on returning back to Gwinn in the summers for awhile. But for now we are traveling this great country of ours. If there are any old T-bird people that remember it would be nice hearing from them.....Biff Ahlman, PMB#1477, 3700 S. Westport Ave., Sioux Falls SD..57106 I'm Renting this gateway. we droped our server for awhile. Hope to here from you guys and gals. See you in the summer.....
F. "Biff" Ahlman
USA - Friday, March 22, 2002 at 09:29:22 (PST)

Flew F-106s at 48FIS (Langley)from 68-71, 2FITS (Tyndall) in 76-79, 48FIS (Langley) from 79-80 A great airplane. I loved every minute of flying it.
Don Carson <dcarson678@aol.com>
Albuquerque, NM USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 15:05:17 (PST)

I forgot to mention the site for the 48th, Its www48thfs.org .It go,s back to the original 48 during ww2 to present. If any one is interested in the reunion contact joe onesty at jonesty2@juno.com
John Carr <jonwc99@aol.com>
Phila , Pa. USA - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 18:18:26 (PST)

Hi Pat I found this site through a friend on onother 48thfis page. I was with the 48th from at Langley from jan67 till aug 70 I was in the engine shop. Did the tour at Osan with the sqdn .and later opened the det at Homstead in70 . I was on the crash investigation team when Cat. Stanly put one in the glades. I retied at Homstead in jan73 Im still in contact with Col. Baily Col. pinske Chief dDighton And Chief Pulls . Ill tell them abuot the page. I tryed to post a notice for the 48th reunion but had trouble gettig it to register,It is in Oct the23 at Columbus A>F>B Miss . The 48th is still active as a training squadron there. i would like to hear from any one that was with the sqdn. whem I was. I. did make the sqdn. dactivation and met a few guys i knew but was not into the computor thing then so I did not keep in touch with any one other than Nelson Mowrey . Guess ill get off here for now I woul lke to hear from so ofthe troops
John Carr <jonwc99@aol.com>
Phila., Pa. USA - Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 18:12:35 (PST)

It's exciting to see so many have the same warm spot for the F-106. I thought I was the only one.
It is terriffic to see so many have a warm spot for the F-106. I thought I was the only one.
It was the Cadillac of Air Force fighters I had the opportunity to fly. A wonderful Jerry Roth depiction
of "balls five" (a Minot going away present in '70) greets me daily in my offfice Bruce Gookin and Jim Arnold
are doing a wonderful job organizing the project to save an aircraft for the Castle Air Museum. Frankly,
I'm surprised the powers that be in the Air Force are cooperating; the Six was never well liked inside the
five ringed building. I hope everyone's enthusiasm is supported with a contribution to the project. Thanks.
Ralph Hanna
Ralph Hanna <rhanna@erols.com>
Williamsburg, VA USA - Sunday, March 17, 2002 at 10:02:34 (PST)

I never worked on one nor flew one. Although that would have been a thrill of a life time. I did however Brief the weather for them. I worked as a Weather Forecaster for Homestead AFB FL. From 1986-1989. The Florida and then The NJ Guard birds, pulled alert. It was really awsome to see those sixes zoom off into the early morning or nighttime sky trailing those long purple/blue afterburner tailcones. To go chase down a lost Cuban or drug smuggler. I was there on their last day of service. Saw them take off and fly into history. Still brings a tear to my eye. I now collect everything I can about these birds and use interceptor106 as my email. I also got to climb around in one before they departed. Got some photos with the NJ ANG birds. Thanks to those guys for allowing me to daydream and touch one great aircraft. Thanks once again Jeff
Jeffrey D KAylor <interceptor106@yahoo.com>
Suffolk , VA USA - Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 09:34:33 (PST)

Boy those were the days. Although I was new to the 106 in 79 and we converted to 15's in 84, I had the most fun in my career as a crew chief on the delta dart. Worked for the 318th FIS from 79-85. helped the people at det 1, 5th FIS, det 1, 49th FIS and 102FIW convert to the 15's from 106's. Those days were hard. The f-15 weenies who never worked sixes, could never understand how well that jet was put together. I piece of me just died when they phased them out. I think I hated safteywiring those coke bottles during engine installation the most. I can remember, the first time I was asked to, I don't remember how many times I had to go back and do it over. the real pain was getting that .041 safetywire in that hole with the tiny space they gave you. I did learn to become proficient at it. I worked phase docks and really got to tear into that aircraft and learn a lot about it. Those damn mixer assemblies were a piece of work. I remember packing chutes. Taking chute covers off as the sunrised, and exposed the majestic scene of Mt Rainier at McChord. Good memories, and this sight has helped to recapture some of them.
Bob Larino <txlarinos@yahoo.com>
Hanscom AFB, MA USA - Thursday, March 14, 2002 at 13:39:40 (PST)

Just wanted to let everyone know I was still alive and Kicking.
I spent from 1977 to 1983 at K I Sawyer working on the 106. 590099. was My Favorite.
Walter Leadbetter <ffwalleado@centurytel.net>
Lorain, oh USA - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 05:04:54 (PST)

Hey Pat! Hooter here! 84th FIS 1974-1975 & 87th FIS 1976-1984 ish. Crew Chief for 032, 094, and 102 after it lost a droptank in-flight. Tons of great memories!!!!!
RICHARD "HOOTER" HUTH <FSTOPINC@AOL.COM>
MARQUETTE, MI USA - Monday, March 11, 2002 at 16:25:57 (PST)

Great website, enjoyed my "landing". Worked as a K-9 handler at Soesterberg AFB. The 32nd TFS was stationed there and flew at that time the F-15 Eale. They flew the D-D-Dagger in the past too.
Mario Warnaar <horus-webmaster@tiscalimail.nl>
Purmerend, the Netherlands - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 07:41:16 (PST)

Hey Pat!! Wow, what a great site. Been searching for something like this for a long time. Reading the stories and looking at the pictures , I truly feel like a "Newbie". But served I did, With the 49TH FIS at Griffiss AFB between 1984 and 1987 "The Last Active Duty F-106 Squadron". Was a Jet engine troop in the shop for about 2 years and on the flight line for about a year till I got out. Man what fun for a kid of 18. Morning go's , turning 2"s Soap samples, Riding the Tango truck and all that snow in the winter. I enjoyed working on the J-75P17 while it was in a stand but what a nightmare in the jet. Sombody planed the access panels first then decided what moter to put in it. Had a great time with all the "Green Eagle" troops and would love to hear from ya'll. Got out in 1987 and have been working for Grumman( now Northrup-Grumman) ever since. Went from an engine troop to a Plane Captain( that's Navy talk for Crewcheif) on A-6's KA-6D's F-14A&B's and now to EA-6B's. Still go thru the old squadron year book and wonder what ever became of all those dedicated men and women who fought with the"6" to get it up and keep it " Code 1" Good times had by all Keep up the great work. Pat "GRASS" Grasso ( Engine troop on the JET truck)
Patrick Grasso <bshipjag@msn.com>
St. Augustine, FL USA - Sunday, March 03, 2002 at 06:30:43 (PST)

I was an MA -1 systems mechanic on the F106 from Jan. 1963 through Feb 1969. I was stationed at Selfridge AFB with the 1st Fighter Wing (71st FIS and 94th FIS) then later at its detachment at Niagara Falls, NY. Moved to Richards Gebaur AFB, Kansas City, MO. with 71st FIS in Jan 1967, then to Malstrom AFB in July 1967. Returned to civilian life in Feb. 1969
John Coumbe <john@coumbe.net>
USA - Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 23:41:38 (PST)

I was an MA -1 systems mechanic on the F106 from Jan. 1963 through Feb 1969. I was stationed at Selfridge AFB with the 1st Fighter Wing (71st FIS and 94th FIS) then later at its detachment at Niagara Falls, NY. Moved to Richards Gabauer AFB, Kansas City, MO. with 71st FIS in Jan 1967, then to Malstrom AFB in July 1967. Returned to civilian life in Feb. 1969
John Coumbe <john@coumbe.net>
USA - Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 23:34:01 (PST)

I was a Crewchief on F106 from 69,70 at Tyndall AFB and after a year in Vietnam on
F-100 and F4E's (Phan Rang and Phu Cat) I returned there and completed my tour in 73. I have made my living in since then maintaining aircraft of all types; Lears, Jetstars Hawkers, Boeings, Challengers, Gulfstreams and the Bombardier Global Express. The 106 is my favorit, hands down.
James L Creamer <jlamarc@aol.com>
Village of Wellington, Fl USA - Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 20:37:51 (PST)

Former crewchief F-100, F4E my all time favorite F-106. I was at Tyndall AFB from 69,70. Phan Rang, Phu Cat 71 and back to Tyndall 72 to 73.
JAMES L CREAMER <jlamarc@aol.com>
village of wellington, fl USA - Thursday, February 28, 2002 at 20:18:32 (PST)

I found this page to be very informative.
T. Cook <cookt@sunyit.edu>
Utica, NY USA - Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at 12:24:28 (PST)

I flew the Six for 10 years ('74-'84) with 125FIG/159FIS FANG (Jacksonville).
Alert Pilot, IP, SEFE
I would like to send you a couple of photo's as e-mail attachments.
What e-mail address should I use?
Steve Sirois <seeroy3@aol.com>
Atlantic Beach, FL USA - Monday, February 25, 2002 at 16:27:23 (PST)

All you SIXERS, I was at the Pima Air Muesum yesterday, to specifically lookat the SIX
on static display, amd I think that all of you spiittin kittens would be sick at heart to see the condition of this aircraft.IT HAS A VERY SLOPPY rendition of your emblemn. Although I'm a FALCONEER [27thFIS], it is disheartening to see this ac in such a condition. The ac is on loan to PAM, so there isn't much they can do with it....But the Migs on display have clean shinny paint job. If the Castle Museum can get this aircraft
and restore it externally, at least. then I feel that if all of us who have logged into PAT'S
WORLD as alumni from all of theFISs made a contribution, it may become a reality that
one more of these great birds may be saved. I can assure you that the faded paint,,white sealing tape,overspray,missing pitot tube,flat tires, etc require a vivid imagination to put this ac into the ON THE RAMP AND READY condition that we all remember. With Castle Air Museum owning the ac, I'm certain that it won't look like what I saw yesterday.......Thanks again PAT for your dedication and devotion to all of us
Interceptors and the finest aircraft ever built...
Jim Gier Smsgt {Ret} <smsgt@cybertrails.com>
USA - Friday, February 22, 2002 at 14:05:40 (PST)

Attention all visitors to Pat's World. I have permission from Pat McGee to use his website in an effort to ask for your help in achieving a most worthy objective. Several veterans and I have worked dilligenty to acquire a F-106A for static display at Castle Air Museum ( formerly Castle AFB ). We began the long and arduous task about three years ago. Perserverance has apparently led us to the point that we now have a very good chance to see our dream become reality before the end of the year. The Museum must pay the cost of delivering the aircraft from AMARC to its new home in Atwater, California. Since Castle Air Museum must depend on private donations for operation I would like to take this opportunity to ask for your help. Please make a tax-deductible contribution and mail it to the address below.
Castle Air Museum Foundation, Inc.
5050 Santa Fe Ave
Atwater, CA 95301
Attn: F-106 Fund
The last item is very important!! Based on information provided to us the cost can be several thousand dollars. We realize that the events of last September may have an impact on what individuals perceive as important. I personally belive this to be a most worthy endeavor. What better way to preserve a part of America's history and military power. Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions. I trust that anyone who ever had the privilege of flying, crewing or supporting the F-106A/B will understand how we feel about saving this remarkable fighter before it is too late. Thanking each and all of you in advance.

Jim "Arnie" Arnold
Crew Chief F-106A
S/N 57-2453
11/1966 to 07/1970
Jim "Arnie" Arnold <arnie@dpc.net>
Morton, IL USA - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 19:13:40 (PST)

To KILROY, In the 27thFIS,oyr MA1 weenies were much smarter, they put 125 on each
side of the fuselage, and always on the trailing edge..On tdy I observed your weenies in action and it seemed to me that they always managed to get 250 on the leading edge and trailing edge of the same wing, then some ac mech would come along andshake his
head and go to the opposite wing and help push the ac enough for the black box to slide
in....All fooling aside, if you were in ADC, you were in the finest command and with the best people in the AF,REGARDLESS of your AFSC
Jim Gier <smsgt@cybertrails.com>
Pine , AZ USA - Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 17:15:16 (PST)

How many MA-1 weenies do it take to change a black box? '501' one to hold the box and five hundred to roll the 106 into it.
kilroy was here
USA - Thursday, February 07, 2002 at 13:07:53 (PST)

I was an S.P. guarding the alert hanger in the mid eighties (K.I. Sawyer). My biggest thrill as a new airman was watching those planes respond. I was there when the 87th was deactivated. The Delta was and always will be a true classic in American fighter jet evolution. Thank you for your site.
steve L
Chicago, Il. USA - Wednesday, February 06, 2002 at 22:41:50 (PST)

Pat, how come I can only get 22.18% of Minot Boy?????????Now that my sound is
working, I log on just to get the introduction sound!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...Nobody ever forgets their time in ADC,and I've never heard anyone say that they regret their time in ADC..I started
out in tac,usafe,ADC, pacaf ( almost 6 yrs), atc, mil. advisory grp-Korea and finished up
my career in atc..Given the opportunity to return to ADC and the only great ac I ever
worked on, it would only take about 10 min to get packed.. Thanks again for this site...
Jim Gier SMSGT ret
Jim Gier <smsgt@cybertrails.com>
Pine, AZ USA - Tuesday, February 05, 2002 at 20:52:26 (PST)

I was an MA-1 flight line weenie at Tyndall in 1974-75, then with the 49th at the Griff from late 75 till July 79. As the years pass, I've come to appreciate the Six more and more. The people I worked with were top-notch. There is no jet out there that can ever match it for looks. That being said, ease of maintenance wasn't one of the things considered in its design. I remember the PUP mod being the greatest thing to happen to us-Every mock-up tech can recall the joys of troubleshooting power problems on the "wolverine". RP lights, dumps, the thrill of hearing debriefers say "code 1" after a sortie. Every shift was a new adventure. College Darts down at Tyndall, going up against navy F-4's, William Tell excitement, etc.
Tom Hastings <t.hastingsjr@att.net>
Folsom, PA USA - Tuesday, February 05, 2002 at 10:06:44 (PST)

LIKE THE SITE, WAS THE 48 FIS 1970 UNTILL 1973 WORKING ON THE 106
MSGT ROBERT TLUSTY <rllrt@netlinkave.com>
VALDOSTA, GA USA - Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at 19:44:31 (PST)

The CQ told me to put my parka, lambs wool backed mittens & mukluks on before I went outside on 1 Jan 80. I said, "Are you kidding? I grew up in New England. I don't get cold. How do you get to squadron headquarters?" Well, he wasn't kidding. The wind had picked up to 40 MPH gusts and static temperature had gone south to about 50 below. I thanked my lucky stars he stood by the side door of the 5th fighter barracks to let me back in so I could redress! 4 years at the Knot as an MA-1 weenie & deficiency analyst provided me with some fond memories of Brian & Kay Bjarko, Pat & Irene Jones, Rey Almarez, Steve Muth, Tony Blougouras, Phil Bourgouis, Steve Simmons, Ted Mazoratti, Debbie (Huyck) & Tommy Grimes, Linda & Joe Pearce, & Sheila Edgar to name a few. The FCFs, TDYs, Forced Generations, Red Balls, Trim Pad, Pods, SSGCs, 781s, Stable Table in the Hell Hole, Front Row (brrrr!), Alert Preps, Warm Dumps, Safety Wire (cuts) & Hydrastic Fluid (covered fatigues), Speed Handles, Spin Tights, Red X-s, Code 3 Malfunctions, Las Vegas, Panama City Beach, Bell's Club, Speedway Steakhouse, well you Fifth Fighter MA-1 types know what I mean! It'd be great to hear from any an all of you. New Hampshire's great! Gerry Roth, could you please e-mail me a good size image of your awesome painting pictured on the 5th FIS page (the 6 with the other aircraft and enlarged kitten patch in the back ground). Pat, thanks for your wonderful site. I didn't realize how much I missed the Delta Dart and 18 passing years had stored away a lot. Reviewing your postings has brought it all back! If possible could you post a larger version of Gerry Roth's painting. I'll be Back.
Bill Constantineau <copcycler@prodigy.net>
Nashua, NH USA - Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 20:02:26 (PST)

Growing up in "Joisy", I always attended the annual air show at McGuire AFB and thoroughly enjoyed the demo put on by the F-106's from the Jersey Devils 119FIS, 177FIG visting from Atlantic City. They used to fly a great nostalgic formation with McGuire's F-105B's. Then, one day they were gone and I surely missed seeing those beautiful classic Century Series fighters. The F-105's were also retired, followed by the F4-E Phantoms at McGuire AFB. Unfortunatley almost all of my photos of the Jersey Devils F-106's and their brother F-105's were ruined by a roof leak in my house. Anybody have some good clean clear 35mm shots, I'd be happy to pay for prints, if you'd like to share. Mike Dobrzelecki
Mike Dobrzelecki <michael_dobrzelecki@fwc.com>
Millington, NJ USA - Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 13:17:23 (PST)

i was a MA1 crew chief on 9-0455 and 9-0474 at the 539th from 1961 to 1965
and i sure do miss the "SIX"
kenneth west <howie270@mediaone.net>
hopkinton, ma USA - Wednesday, January 23, 2002 at 18:54:28 (PST)

456th FIS, Castle AFB, CA Apr '65 - Jan '67
Pat, You've got a great site here. Three days after commenting on the F-102 Shoot-Down at the '65 William Tell, I've been contacted by 6 - 7 guys. To my way of thinking, THAT'S the test of a good website. These quality 106 folks really do "ride your site". It's like finding an oasis in the middle of a desert. I know we're a relatively small family but the pride and priviledge of having been associated with such an outstanding "sleeper" (if I may) aircraft shines through. Thanks, buddy!
Jim Kimmel <jimkimmel@qwest.net>
Bernalillo, NM USA - Sunday, January 20, 2002 at 20:11:21 (PST)

WOW PAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR THE 27thFIS page, can't believe those 40 year old newspaper clippings came out so good......For all you guys from the Netherlands.......I don't have any patches left from my time in Europe and have only 1 27th FIS patch left,
and I don't think that there is enough money to get it from while I still live.....However I will reply back to you if you write...THANKS AGAIN PAT JIM GIER SMSGT USAF
JIM GIER <mugers@cybertrails. com also at smsgt@cybertrails.com>
pine, az USA - Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 22:41:37 (PST)

This is truly a great and enjoyable site. Thanks to all you folks who defended our NATO Alliance and our liberties for all those years. We shall remember.
Thierry Rotty <Morgoth@wanadoo.be>
Schile, Belgium - Sunday, January 13, 2002 at 17:52:48 (PST)

I served with the 95th FIS at Dover AFB, from 1965 to 1968.I worked at MA-1 Flightline those years and have many memories of working on a great plane.Thanks for the help keeping those memories alive with this site.
Ted M. Marshall <dklm@dmv.com>
Preston, Md USA - Friday, January 11, 2002 at 12:22:20 (PST)

Was SSG Engine Mech. in 539th @ McGuire, 59 thru 63. We were the Test Force for the 6 and I can't say enough good about the Sqdn's personnel. I especially remember Jim Day the Convair Tech Rep and Lee Wolford the best damn 6 pilot. 22 years later I was in the 102nd FIS at Otis ANGB when we received the 6's. Many were the same serial nos. from the 539th, and to top it off, our AF Advisor was LtCol Gil Mortenson. Speaking of a full circle ! I'm now a Ret. CMS with 40 years of honorable service to brag about. I brag mostly about the 6, what a grand old bird. "Old Fred"
Frederic P. Leavitt <oldfred@earthlink.net>
Pocasset, MA USA - Thursday, January 10, 2002 at 12:54:41 (PST)

Pat, You should receive a commendation for providing a home for all of the sick and morbid folks like me who not only loved the airplane but the folks that worked on it as well. Outstanding site. For those at the "KNOT" from 73' to 81' I am still alive and serving, drop a line. As the song goes "those where the best years of my life." Well, have had some good follow on years as well but certainly was a great airplane, great people and Grain Belt Beer - what a combo! JAMMER
Jeff "JAMMER" Mercier <JAMMER1953@yahoo.com>
Walton, IN USA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 11:46:50 (PST)

I served in the 49th FIS at Griffis AFB,Rome New York
from the fall of 1968 to July 4,1971. I was a MA-1 Systems Tech.
Worked Flight Line,Calibration Barn,and Systems Mock-Up.
The Girls were great, but the winters brutal on this Texas Boy.
Warmest Regards, Ross Hause Dallas Texas
Ross T. Hause Jr. <ab6j@airmail.net>
Dallas, TX USA - Tuesday, January 08, 2002 at 01:15:32 (PST)

my dad is my hero and a retired ltcol."f-106 fighter pilot"!! the f-106 is the most awsome jet in the airforce in my opinion!!,i'm a retired crewchief!,but did not have the pleasure of crewin a six!!! oh well..........its still my fav!! by the way my dads name is HERB BRUNELLE............MY HERO..
david g.brunelle <dgbrunelle@hotmail.com>
jennings, fl USA - Monday, January 07, 2002 at 17:37:42 (PST)

Only had a couple of months on sixes at Hamiliton working in maint control, I am a MG-10 type at heart working on them from 56 to 70.
Len Johnson <johnsonbratcat@att.net>
San Antonio , Tx USA - Sunday, January 06, 2002 at 21:29:01 (PST)

Was assigned to the 48th FIS at Langley from 1980 to my retirement in May 1985. The 48th FIS was the best. We had great people with spirit and drive to achieve any and all task. I was proud to be a member of the 48th FIS. I ran the Quality Assurance Section. My rank was CMSgt. Those were good days,during sarge days the NCO,s cooked so that the crew chiefs were able to turn planes. We burned out operations every time. The men and women of the 48th FIS were turly professionals.
Joe DeLuca <delucaj@navair.navy.mil>
USA - Saturday, January 05, 2002 at 08:01:14 (PST)

87th was the best out of my 20 years. All 9 years of it. 74 to 76 & 79 to 85 and closure. Anybody remember drop me a line.
Bill Voelker <voelker77@hotmail.com>
madison , wi USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 19:02:14 (PST)

served in the 507 th. camron as a crewcheif /mach. 1960-1963 . F-106 I am going to the reunion.
Robert Greenhoe
Riverdale, Mi. USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 16:32:24 (PST)

Served in 507 th. civil eng. sqd. 1960 -1964 going to the reunion
Eric D. Lau <eclau@cmsinter.net>
Riverdale, Mi. USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 16:27:49 (PST)

MA-1 troop from the old 343rd CAM at Duluth, and 87th FIS at KI Sawyer. That was from Dec.'68 to Mar. '71. I saw a few names from the past in the guestbook. Pat, this is a great site. A lot of memories were brought back as a result of reading the comments.
What a great bird. The sound of AB on TO in sub zero temps will NEVER be forgotten!
David Fleuret <david47@foxinternet.com>
Ravensdale, WA USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 09:57:29 (PST)

84 fis 74-76 f-106 a495 had the same berth date as mine it was atime that formed my life ,we new are jobs and the jet that was 20-30 years ahead of its time help shape us yuong airman into what ever we would become .Ii have a

pic of a 6 in my garge most people think its a protipe it could hold its own whith the new birds
sgt don gordon <gandgprop@earthlink>
sanbernardino, cal USA - Wednesday, January 02, 2002 at 01:59:40 (PST)

Flew the "round-eyes" out of Dover DE with the 95th FIS from '68 to '71. One of the proudest days was seeing my name painted on 0-72470. Maintenance took good care of this bird -- always a Code 1 bird. Best memory was coming back to Dover from Buckley ANG in Colorado one Sunday with a half-dozen cases of Coors tied to the rear missile rails. Couldn't get Coors back East in those days, and now I won't touch the Colorado Cowgirl Cool-Aid. Go figure. Gave one case to my crew chief, one to the MA1A troops on the line and threw a party with the rest. Cooled down nicely in that armament bay.
TDY's included Loring in winter to try out the bird with new refueling recepticle; Osan Ab in winter after the N. Koreans grabbed the Navy ship and crew; and friggin' Anchorage, Eilson and Galena in winter. Survival School Until Hell Freezes Over: floating in Delaware Bay in a leaking poopy suit in winter.
Anybody see a trend here?
Now I live in the desert where it gets to be 120-plus.
Cheers to all the guys who wrenched Sixes, on the ground or in the air. It was the greatest!
Stan Usinowicz
stanu@citlink.net
Stan Usinowicz <stanu@citlink.net>
Lake Havasu City, AZ USA - Tuesday, January 01, 2002 at 16:32:04 (PST)

ex E5&6 FCS, MG3,10&13 WCS and brief stint in MA1 systems as an A shred.
Worked on birds from 46th & 98th(Dover AFB), 2nd & 5th birds(Suffolk County), 525th(Bitburg AB), 64th(Paine Field & Clark AB), 60th(Otis AFB) and 87th(KISawyer). Retired from KI after serving as career advisor for the 87th.
Dave Voigtsberger <zinn12@aol.com>
Rochester, NH USA - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 05:23:32 (PST)

pat, what a great sight you have here. memories are comin' back. we worked are tails off in phase. 12hr shifts for how long? i remember when you rolled your jeep. kobizt park..... what a party.and the crable....rocked. all you guys email me
doug abelman <cooldaddyiceburg@hotmail.com>
san pablo, ca USA - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 02:31:25 (PST)

Served at Langley with the 48FIS from Sep 1988 to Dec 1991, just before we closed down. I was a weapons load crew chief. Crew 06. What a great unit we had then!
Steve Lebron
USA - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 16:26:02 (PST)

Anyone remember Project White Shoe? 318th in Alaska.
Charles Eaton <ceaton@neteze.com>
USA - Thursday, December 27, 2001 at 21:04:58 (PST)

Was at Loring from July 69 to June 72. MA-1 Wienie. Recently moved to Gulf Shores, Al. Would like to hear from other "WIENIES". Great web site !!!
Norm Weiderhaft <marjorieweiderhaft@yahoo.com>
Gulf Shores, Al USA - Tuesday, December 25, 2001 at 07:59:55 (PST)

Thanks to you Pat I've rec'd replies from Col Hughes (but lost contact thru email),Capt R. D'entremont, Msgt H.Davis STILL lives in LIMESTONE!!, and D.Clark from the 27th FIS.Was stationed with these fine guys sometime between 1956 and Nov 63, want to hear from you other FALCONEERS FROM THAT TIME FRAME. Also heard from a Don
Gier who was also a SIXER, haven't figured out yet if we are related. Pat, I have a clipping from the Loring base paper showing Capt Valdeze landing the 5th six to be assigned to Loring, and a short history of the 27th covering from 1917 to about 60-61. They don't scan well as they are about 40 yrs shy of being hot off the press. They are yours- tell me how to get them to you. Thanks again, can you add my email address
to the 27th alumni list--didn't understand how to do it.....Thanks again..By the way if any
body gets near Davis-Monthan AFB, go out to the Pima Air Museum--they've got all the
fighter interceptors (the real ones- not the multi-purpose post SIXERS!!!!!!) Forget the camoflage on the six--remember how it looked straight from convair!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jim Gier Smsgt RETIRED
James E. Gier <mugers@cybertrails.com>
Pine , AZ USA - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 at 23:58:20 (PST)

Thanks for the great site! The F-106 has been my favorite jet since I was a kid, so much so that I've built several radio controlled models of the Six. I'm currently working on a 1/9th
scale r/c model for scale competition. The model is from the same kit as Rich Fong's, which is featured in the Model Sixes section of this site.
I'm currently trying to learn the nosewheel size of the Six so I can scale it correctly on my model. Any assistance is greatly appreciated. I can be reached directly at lmajets@lmf.net.
The "l" in the address is a lower case L. Thanks again for the great site and info on the F-106!
Mike Lesher
Mike Lesher <lmajets@lmf.net>
Lebanon, PA USA - Monday, December 17, 2001 at 13:06:13 (PST)

HELLO RED BULLS,
WHAT STARTED OUT AS A SIMPLE SUGGESTION FOR A RE-UNION HAS SNOW-BALLED INTO A WHOLE LOT OF EMAILS ASKING ME TO RUN A RE-UNION IN MARQUETTE THIS SUMMER.I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT IT FOR AWHILE AND WAS GOING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU ALL A FEW MONTHS AGO BUT THE SEPT 11TH INCIDENT IN NEW YORK PUT ME ON HOLD.THE DATE I HAVE WILL BE JULY 27TH,2002 IM LOOKING INTO THE HOLIDAY INN IN MARQUETTE.
IM SURE MOST OF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH THAT PLACE AND THE BAR CALLED "SPANKIES" NOW CALLED "MY PLACE".BUT THAT MIGHT CHANGE SHORTLY!!I KNOW THE BOOZE PRICES THERE ARE KINDA HIGH. I'LL EMAIL YOU ALL IN THE NEXT WEEK OR TWO AND LEY YA KNOW. I HAVE-NOT COME UP WITH ANY DOLLARS AMOUNTS BUT IM SURE IT WILL BE SMALL,MAYBE THE COST FOR DINNER AND A OPEN BAR FOR THE REST OF THE EVENING. A FEW OF YOU HAVE EMAILED ME ALREADY AND OFFERED TO BRING OR SEND A GIFT FOR A DOOR PRIZE OR TWO, SO MAYBE WE WILL GIVE A FEW THINGS AWAY!!FOR YOU GOLFERS I KNOW THERE ARE A FEW COURSES IN THE AREA, SO MAYBE IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS WITH SOME EMAILS WE COULD SET SOMETHING UP FOR THE FOLKS ARRIVING EARLY ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY TO HIT THE LINKS.
I GOT MOST OF YOUR EMAILS OFF PATS F106 PAGE http://www.f-106deltadart.com/index1.htm
SO IF YOU KNOW ANY OTHER 87TH GUYS OR GIRLS WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED THE PAGE OR DONT HAVE A EMAIL PLEASE LET THEM KNOW AND EMAIL ME IF THEY ARE COMING...HERES WHAT I NEED NOW.

1. WHO STILL LIVES IN THE U.P. AND CAN HELP OUT!!!
2. I NEED TO KNOW IF YOU CAN MAKE IT!!
OK, THATS IT FOR NOW..LETS SEE IF WE CAN SWING THIS THING PEOPLE..TALK TO YA SOON...BILL MCMANUS
bill mcmanus <MCMANUS@CHICAGOFIREDEPARTMENT.ORG>
United States - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 18:26:01 (PST)

Looks like the web site's changed a bit in the last year. Good job. I was a "C" shred AWCIS tech at Minot from '68-'83. Found a couple names I recognized below, and a few I wasn't sure of. Keep it up.
Eric Klanderman <eklanderman@yahoo.com>
Vienna, Austria - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 11:06:33 (PST)

Just found your site. I was an Instrument Spec. with the 48th at Langley from 78-82.
I have been trying to track down some of my old friends from "D" flight for some time
now. I would especially like to hear from any Instrument, MA1, Com/Nav, or Electricians
who were there with me. Thanks for the forum!

Paul Cooley <cooleyp1020@aol.com>
Richmond, Va USA - Saturday, December 15, 2001 at 05:31:02 (PST)

I spent 11yrs of my career on sixes and those years were by far the best.Was assigned to 27FIS Mar 61-May 64, Det#1 325FW Elmendorf AFB May 64-Feb 66. Back to Loring 27FIS until May 67 than someone thought I should go to SEA for a year (F4 D/E's) I returned to 27th for another brief stay when Uncle Sam thought I should return to SEA again with F4D.E's. I I have to say repeatedly I loved to work on and load munitions on that great bird. Even Mass uploads in cold as hell weather. Early days we configured all OR a/ c each nite with missile loads and many times day shift would relieve us and reverse the loading operation for the daily flying schedule. This was the cold war mentality. I finished my career in SAC,with one exception I spent a tour in Keflavik with the 57FIS not the ADC remembered. Great site , too would enjoy hearing from people that knew me in the 27FIS
Harold Davis <hdavis@maine.rr.com>
Limestone, me USA - Friday, December 14, 2001 at 13:29:14 (PST)

i have been getting alot of emails back about the 87th reunion..for all you that are interested please email and let me know what part of this upcoming summer will be good for you..and i will look them all over and try to make a decision on a tentative date...see ya all soon...bill mac...87th
bill <mcmanus@chicagofiredepartment.org>
USA - Monday, December 10, 2001 at 08:41:45 (PST)

to all iv"e served with thanks and god bless..317-331-3162
please feel free to call as i would like to see or hear from you..

farmer,roger.f ssgt
indpls, in USA - Sunday, December 09, 2001 at 23:34:12 (PST)

Patrick, What a great site. Am very proud to be in the 'SIX" family had some of the greatest memories with these "beautiful bird" Starting of with first receiving them from the factory in 1960 at Selfridge AFB MI, and being with them deployed to Florida with
the "Cuban Crisis" and Elmendorf Alaska when the big Earth Quake hit. Not to take away from the William Tell competition which we made our mark several times both with the 7Ist Fighting Fist and my squadron the world famous 94th 'Hat in the Ring" gang
Ralph Messina <TheTopRam@AOL.com>
Portage, IN USA - Monday, December 03, 2001 at 23:06:30 (PST)

My father, Major Alfred F Dorner (USAF, Ret.) served with the F-106B test program at Edwards AFB in 1959, looking for anyone who may recall service in this time frame.
Mark A Dorner <mark_a_dorner@yahoo.com>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Sunday, December 02, 2001 at 11:39:03 (PST)

I joined the 27th fis in jun '56 at griffis as a ssgt.on the f-94 postdock crew,same on the duece.got stuck in that misbegotton 606 camron ...anybody remember when the pigeonscut loose on the chief of maint's brand new hat ..sort of messed up his scrambled eggs..got stuck in the 49th fis for 10 days til iwas able to wrangle my way back into the 27th,then to loring wityh the"SIX" in q.c. then ncoic of periodic maint. any
body remember capt hughes and his pyrotechnic display on the runway????? how about cwc john h. johnston.....the finest man i ever worked for or with..he and i used to rebuild the canopy removers til the frankfort armoury told us theat we weren't qualified...
hell, we had already done half the fleet by that time. some one o this guest page mentioned changing the "herrf " valve with engine still installed... it was a:HEPP valve" and that was routine in the 27th, all we pe insp people had to do was threatten the electronic people wtih bodily harm if we caught them adjusting the valve to fit their screwed up system..any body remember Roger Mathews tech rep and the tach rep who
built a little fishing boot out of alum roof flashing???????????? i still have most of my special orders with the names of people who made the move to loring with me . serial numbers might help locate some one . transferred to misawa ab where we had a detachment of dueces from okinawa....damn but they looked good compared to the 100
and the rf-101,then to VN ,back to japan with many trips to korea,where i run into chief johnston for the last time,then to willy airplane patch in az,back to korea,but this time with a great assignment....Military Advisory Group- Korea ..the okinawa dueces were there also..damned good substitue for the "6"..i look back at the 25 plus years in the af and the 27th fis time was the best..by the way for the benefit of all you weapons weenies-----I WAS a weopons for the full fours that i was at loring--even while i was ncoic of pe maint.retired E-8 (turned down E-9----had a belly full of the politically correct
crap that was starting to eplace common sense) dec '77 will reply to anybody that was in the 27th or that i may have been with elsewhere....Pat, thanks for letting me use this space jim gier
james e. gier <mugers @cybertrails.com>
pine, az USA - Saturday, December 01, 2001 at 17:04:55 (PST)

WAS IN THE 48TH FIS-67-69 AND THE 49THFIS-75-78--WILLY TELL WINNERS 2 TIMES..COL.LOWE COMMANDER,GREAT PILOT.THIS IS THE BEST SITE I HAVE SEEN..STILL LIVE NEAR THE OLD GRIFF..
FRANK MILOTTE <DEEFRANK5@AOL.COM>
ROME, NY USA - Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 12:39:33 (PST)

Jim Hudson and I were the pilots in your 27th FIS formation picture. I think Jim was leading, and I was in "What Me worry?" 032.
The river below us is the St. John's River, the US and Canadian boundry in Maine.
I was a pilot in the 27th from August 1961 to July 1964
Roger D'Entremont <rjdent@mediaone.net>
Reading, MA USA - Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 16:23:42 (PST)

Thanks, Pat,
You've brought back some wonderful memories of working with great men & women in my time at the 87th FIS at Quinn, MI, from Jan'1977 thru Jul'78. I was able to work on the Comm/Nav equipment for that 18 months in all kinds of weather from Record Low's of -52 degrees to record highs of 103 degrees the same year I recall. But the Air Force friends and the F-106 Convairs were the things that would help make my stay in the military the best part of that time of my life. I am now in the Army of the Lord Jesus Christ and am continuously praying for these men and women who are standing up and protecting our freedoms, lest the terrorists of this world would try to take them from us. Keep up this great site and may there be more like them that would be dedicated to the other great Aircraft found to protect us. God Bless this Land of the United States of America. From my family to yours, Jesus is Lord !!
Patrick H. Clancy <ph-jrclancy@juno.com>
Kentwood, MI USA - Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 20:52:49 (PST)

Thanks, Pat,
You've brought back some wonderful memories of working with great men & women in my time at the 87th FIS at Quinn, MI, from Jan'1977 thru Jul'78. I was able to work on the Comm/Nav equipment for that 18 months in all kinds of weather from Record Low's of -52 degrees to record highs of 103 degrees the same year I recall. But the Air Force friends and the F-106 Corvairs were the things that would help make my stay in the military the best part of that time of my life. I am now in the Army of the Lord Jesus Christ and am continuously praying for these men and women who are standing up and protecting our freedoms, lest the terrorists of this world would try to take them from us. Keep up this great site and may there be more like them that would be dedicated to the other great Aircraft found to protect us. God Bless this Land of the United States of America. From my family to yours, Jesus is Lord !!
Patrick H. Clancy <ph-jrclancy@juno.com>
Kentwood, MI USA - Sunday, November 25, 2001 at 20:40:21 (PST)

Pat the next toast I’ll make will be to you for pulling all these