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F-106A 56-0461 painted in 87th FIS colors as 57-0231 Toro 1 the commander’s aircraft. Previously of the 5th FIS, then 'assignment' AMARC [AMARG] boneyard, then acquired by the Sawyer Museum in 2005, restored and unveiled on 9 Sep 2006. On left is pilot Chuck Backman from the 87th and the 5th FIS. Taken by John Dvorachek, 87th FIS Crew Chief (ret). [John Dvorachek collection]