habu2 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 "58-0787 landed Pilot-less in a field in Montana. 58-0787 landed in a field in Montana after the pilot had ejected. The tail markings belonged to the 71st FIS out of Malmstrom AFB at the time of the landing, however the 71st FIS was later changed to the 319th FIS, Malmstrom. Retired Colonel Wolford (Major) was the Chief of Maintenance at the 71st FIS and his name was stenciled on 58-0787 as the pilot; however, Major Wolford wasn't flying the bird at the time of the incident.Three F-106s were on a ACM (Air Combat Maneuvers) that day when 58-0787 went into a flat spin and according to procedures, Captain Gary Faust bailed out at 15K feet. One of the accompanying F-106 pilots, IP Major Jimmy Lowe, observed the ejection and also observed 58-0787 straighten out right after ejection and reportedly transmitted "Gary - you'd better get back in it!". Major Wolford got a call from the sheriff about an airplane sitting in a field with the engine running and wanted to know how to shut it off. The sheriff was advised to just let it run out of fuel. The plane was resting gear up, engine running, on a small amount of snow, with a slight downhill grade and as the snow melted under the aircraft, it would creep forward some, which had the sheriff rather excited. A depot team from Sacramento Logistics Center, McClellan AFB came in, took the wings off, put everything on a railroad flatcar (a railroad set of tracks was conveniently located about a mile from the landing site), and shipped it to McClellan AFB, CA where it was repaired. Colonel Wolford said he'd like to have flown it out of there but after the aircraft was lifted up, the under side damage was greater than thought. The Stable Table had exited the bottom through the 05 panel area and crunched its way back to the rear of the plane ruining the armament bay doors. The wings were in perfect shape. This is an accurate story from the guy who were there, and verfied by Col Wolford. Thanks to Erv Smalley for sending me this info." BTW after repair it was a fuel quantity nightmare for instrument troops at Griffiss. I know I worked it there. Da Ole Guy 58-0787 ended up at WPAFB, I believe it is still on display there. Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Just confirmed 787 is still there: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheet...a.asp?fsID=4085 another pic from their website: Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomologist Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 I can repost my shots if there is interest in seeing them again. I rotate the shots on my online photo albums, and as a result the links go bad from time to time. bill Link to post Share on other sites
F106A Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I'd love to see them reposted but even better - if you don't mind - is go to http://www.f-106deltadart.com and/or http://www.convairf-106deltadart.com and send them to those guys! Pat at the first site and Erv at the second are always interested in new photos of Sixes. This invitation is open to anyone and everyone with F-106 photos! In fact, Erv would love to have photos of these F-106s. Get the word out! Photo Help Requested We could use some help on finding or upgrading photos for the following 23 aircraft: 57-0242, 57-2462, 57-2474, 57-2484, 57-2488, 57-2489, 57-2511, 57-2534, 57-2542, 58-0762, 58-0771, 58-0794, 58-0798, 59-0013, 59-0017, 59-0029, 59-0039, 59-0045, 59-0050, 59-0087, 59-0113, 59-0120, 59-0139 Go to the first site and then go to the forum page. Post your pics there or just send them to Pat. Instructions for Erv's site are pretty easy and he'll be happy to post them as well. Lot's of old Sixer's would love to see 'em!! Mark Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomologist Posted August 31, 2007 Author Share Posted August 31, 2007 You suggested this before and I did send them in. I don't know if my stuff ever got posted on the site or not. bill I'd love to see them reposted but even better - if you don't mind - is go to http://www.f-106deltadart.com and/or http://www.convairf-106deltadart.com and send them to those guys! Pat at the first site and Erv at the second are always interested in new photos of Sixes.This invitation is open to anyone and everyone with F-106 photos! In fact, Erv would love to have photos of these F-106s. Get the word out! Photo Help Requested We could use some help on finding or upgrading photos for the following 23 aircraft: 57-0242, 57-2462, 57-2474, 57-2484, 57-2488, 57-2489, 57-2511, 57-2534, 57-2542, 58-0762, 58-0771, 58-0794, 58-0798, 59-0013, 59-0017, 59-0029, 59-0039, 59-0045, 59-0050, 59-0087, 59-0113, 59-0120, 59-0139 Go to the first site and then go to the forum page. Post your pics there or just send them to Pat. Instructions for Erv's site are pretty easy and he'll be happy to post them as well. Lot's of old Sixer's would love to see 'em!! Mark Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Interest here Bill. Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Just came across these today. These are from the early 1990s, I believe at William Tell. I scanned them as best I could. First time using a slide scanner. All images are copyright National Guard Educational Foundation. Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Silverback Posted September 1, 2007 Share Posted September 1, 2007 Quick question, Ole Guy: Do you know why the canopy appears to be on under the tarp in the photo you posted? I'm not sure how the Six's ejection system worked, but I'm figuring the canopy had to get blown loose. Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Got a good look at 59-0137 today. She's disassembled and down the road from where I am right now. Still has the markings from when she served with the 49th FIS at Griffiss AFB, NY. She's scheduled to be restored, but they're in need of some substantial parts (main gear, etc). Still, nice to see a Six up close, and I'm now building my monogram kit in those colors! Jon Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 this history lesson is very interesting what was the main difference in the F-106, and the F-102? The only way i can tell is the rear of the 2 crafts are diffent. i have an old monogram f-102 delta dagger. i saw a f-106 in-store and wanted to get it, but i thought i already had it... very cold war era... Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 F-102's intakes are next to the 'pit, vertical and semicircular (sort of). F-106's intakes are farther back, tilted it at the top and rectangular. F-102 has triangular vertical fin. F-106 vertical fin top is lopped off. As you noted, F-102 has area-ruling bulges at the rear. F-106 is round and has afterburner cone poking out the fuselage. For me, the quickest ID method is the vertical fin. Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 The F-106 was also about 700mph faster IIRC. The 102 only topped out around 800-900mph, whereas the 106 was in the 1500mph+ category. Started working on my Six kit. I've got the fuselage halves together and seams taken care of. Mounted the upper wing half and have closed the speed brakes. I still haven't decided on a paint scheme for it. My current "building policy" dictates that it should be an aircraft that I've had contact with (F-106A 59-0137), but I'm trying to focus my builds on ANG and ARNG aircraft nowadays too. So, I've got a bit of a dilemma. I think I will probably do 137, simply because it is right down the street here and I've got some ref shots of it. I'll post em as soon as I can upload them. Jon Link to post Share on other sites
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