The F-102's official name, "Delta Dagger," was never used in common parlance, with the aircraft being universally known as the "Deuce."

As the pilot reported the problem to his wingman, the wingman observed the damaged Delta Dagger explode in midair, killing the pilot.

"Convair F-102 Delta Dagger."

F/TF-102A Delta Dagger (1958-1960)

Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger, 53-01788 (Now on display at Carolinas Aviation Museum)

Convair F-102A "Delta Dagger"

During the 1960s, F-102 Delta Dagger interceptors of the 86th Air Division used the base frequently as a forward base from their home bases west of the Rhine.

It was expected that the AFOTC would conduct operational suitability tests on the TF-102 proficiency trainer version of the Delta Dagger in the near future.

Convair F-102 Delta Dagger (dash 25)

For the next sixteen years, the 157th FIG operated the Delta Daggers establishing an excellent safety record.