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Post by jimpadgett on May 20, 2011 20:59:15 GMT 9
From Air Force Magazine on-line museumofaviation.wordpress.com/2011/05/06/f-102-repaint-progress-pictures/Link to F-102 repaint/displayLooking Sharp Again: Paint technicians at Robins AFB, Ga., re-sprayed an F-102 Delta Dagger interceptor, serial number 56-1151, in the authentic color scheme that it wore serving with the 95th Fighter Interceptor Squadron in the mid 1950s when it was based at now-JB Andrews, Md. After the paint work, technicians towed the F-102 earlier this month from Robins to the nearby Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., for display. The F-102, which the museum acquired in 2009, previously spent 39 years on static display at Lackland AFB, Tex. Employed to defend US airspace from Soviet bombers, Convair's F-102 was designed as an all-weather supersonic interceptor. From 1956 to 1977, the Warner Robin Air Logistics Center was responsible for maintaining the F-102's avionics, weapons, and control systems. (Museum of Aviation release with photos of paint restoration) (For more, see Air Force Magazine's Airpower Classics F-102 entry.) www.google.com/search?sclient=psy&hl=en&complete=0&site=webhp&source=hp&q=museumofaviation.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Ff-102-repaint-progress-pictures%2F&btnG=Google+Search |
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Post by Jim on May 21, 2011 0:37:25 GMT 9
Unable to find any more pics than the 5 where they are painting the bird. Got anything as to how it looks now and of the move to the museum???
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Post by pat perry on May 21, 2011 3:52:14 GMT 9
From Air Force Magazine on-line museumofaviation.wordpress.com/2011/05/06/f-102-repaint-progress-pictures/Link to F-102 repaint/displayLooking Sharp Again: Paint technicians at Robins AFB, Ga., re-sprayed an F-102 Delta Dagger interceptor, serial number 56-1151, in the authentic color scheme that it wore serving with the 95th Fighter Interceptor Squadron in the mid 1950s when it was based at now-JB Andrews, Md. After the paint work, technicians towed the F-102 earlier this month from Robins to the nearby Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, Ga., for display. The F-102, which the museum acquired in 2009, previously spent 39 years on static display at Lackland AFB, Tex. Employed to defend US airspace from Soviet bombers, Convair's F-102 was designed as an all-weather supersonic interceptor. From 1956 to 1977, the Warner Robin Air Logistics Center was responsible for maintaining the F-102's avionics, weapons, and control systems. (Museum of Aviation release with photos of paint restoration) (For more, see Air Force Magazine's Airpower Classics F-102 entry.) www.google.com/search?sclient=psy&hl=en&complete=0&site=webhp&source=hp&q=museumofaviation.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Ff-102-repaint-progress-pictures%2F&btnG=Google+SearchThat gives the a full set of Century Series Fighters. I think that makes six museums in the US with a set. Pat P. |
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Post by jimpadgett on May 21, 2011 22:03:55 GMT 9
Found no more, Jim. Sorry.
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Post by jimpadgett on May 24, 2011 22:27:40 GMT 9
Happened to be in the area of Robins AFB a few days ago on a trip, Went to the museum for a look. The deuce was there, but not on display yet. Talked the attendant into getting a closeup look. Nice paint job (poly). No engine yet. Two guys trying to get the alignment of the ejection seat warning decal right. Said they probably would have to make the Mr. Bones (95thFIS) emblem for the tail. They do have a complete century series, but they are not displayed together. The six, deuce and thud are inside. Others are outside. I have pictures and will post. Was not able to get any of the deuce though.
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