F-106A 590145 of the 48th FIS, Langley AFB, VA with its 'Taz' nose art during William Tell 1978. William Tell Photographer Francesco Checuz, took this photo of (left to right) SSgt. Ed Chapman (Promoted to TSgt. during the event, Major Dick Stultz (promoted during the event) and TSgt Robert J. Gerleman (promoted to MSgt. during the event) during William Tell 1978. Victor Jed and Robert Wegeman were the assistants. After William Tell 1978, MSgt. Gerleman handed 59-0145 over to Robert Wegeman as its new crew chief. [Francesco Checuz collection via Robert Wegeman]

William Tell 1978 49th FIS Team:
F-106A 56-0458 (Lt. Col. Atwater) nickname 'Thunderchicken'
F-106A 59-0145 (Major Stultz) nickname 'TAZ'
F-106A 59-0133 (USMC Major Percy) nickname 'Broadway Bird'
F-106A 59-0137 (Major Grote) nickname 'Snake'
F-106A 59-0122 (Major Grote) nickname 'Snake II'
F-106A 59-0123 (Major Budinger) nickname 'was Patience'