F-106 photo's I stumbled onto. (Read 22,967 times)

I remember seeing this before. It was a 318th FIS bird left for the 48th FIS to continue the OSAN Mission when 318th returned to McChord and flew the 48th birds until 48th folks rotated back from Osan. Does anyone know if the bombs were ever tested for separation during Edwards testing. The pylon was configured to allow for dropping the bombs, but when bombs are dropped they behave differently with each type of aircraft. I remember reading that one test release had bomb fly formation under the aircraft. Sorta terrified the crew flying it.

Pat, I know it was a gag joke. But my question was, did the six ever have any release testing done with bombs? 795 was our primary test bird at Tyndall. It was assigned to normal training wing, but was used almost exclusively by the "Test" Sq. That was the unit that held all the live fire events, but also did prototyping of various mods. Mainly to MA-1 System, but also included Six Shooter. I was a part of many of the mods and enjoyed working with Hughes Tech Reps in making it happen "on equipment". They would draw up the electrical diagrams and several of us would do actual mods and test before showing to crews.
I remember one early six shooter prototype was a structural mod consisting of two smaller guns mounted under wing, at wing root and they did fiberglass shells to see if it affected flight.  That made it to flight test, without gun but didn't go any further.
Another mod that was pylon mounted was "Satellite killer" missile. That actually flight tested and was eventually mounted on F-15 and underwent flight testing. Object was to pitch up to maximum altitude and release missile above 60,000 feet. The six lost too much airspeed in doing pitch up from 45,000 so missile didn't get effect of high Mach delivery. The F-15 was much better in high speed high altitude flight.
Lorin

Pat, This image is of the Test Sq F-106 '795. It was used to prototype a lot. I believe this was Sat Killer Missile.





This is how I remember the 539 FIS parking ramp. This might be from Ted Schmidt. He was an old timer then. When I got to McGuire Ted was a 15 year SSgt and ran our Phase Docks (MA-1). When Squadron broke up he went to Dover with the majority of Squadron as a TSgt. I ran into Ted again at Ramstein AB Germany we were both MSgt. He was TDY  at the time. I was also TDY to USAFE NCO Academy. They finally forced me to go, and as a MSgt it was pretty easy. The majority of class mates were SSgt and a few TSgt. I got a Private room with Microwave, fridge etc. So I kept it stocked with beer and sandwich materials. TI's never came into my room, but messed with everyone else. 
I stumbled upon news article a while back listing Ted and his wife as deceased in Murder/Suicide. Their health was fading and he couldn't afford healthcare. Sad...
Lorin

Thanks Lorin,
We have one at Castle Air Museum and it is standing room only during Open Cockpit Day.

Pat P.

Gary, I have been suffering from lower back pain since the early 70's. I have claimed it several times and VA always comes back with statement that I have not met the requirements for higher rating (20%). The criteria for higher award is simple. Be on bed rest a certain number of days in past year. My ortho and neuo surgeons state that no respectful doctor uses bed rest for back issues. They instead give limited exercise and motion as treatments as well as heat and pain pills. The VA agrees with Doctors. but still have not updated the criteria in over 25 years. So I am limited to 80%. The majic number is 100% as it doubles from 90-100%. The virus has slowed down, if not stopped the claim process. Our County Veterans Service office has not seen any face to face meetings since pandemic started. Nor have the local Vets organizations.
Hope you never have that last blockage as it sounds like constant pain.
All the best and observe your doctors guidance to not over do it.
Lorin

Thanks Gary. BTW we were at Chanute at the same time. I started in Jan 1971 as Student in Flight Sim course. But with my background and training in MA-1, Flight Sim school was easy and I Profiency Tested all of the 10 weeks of Basic Electronics and most of the actual Flight Simulator material. I went to Technical Instructor Course in late March and started teaching as Flight Simulator Instructor in early May.  After I became Instructor I finished the five level Course and Passed test in June and was granted 5-level AND PRO Pay again. I got my 7-level  two weeks later as there was no 7-level course and I already had my MA-1 7-level. I met and married Brigitte at Chanute after I finished my Tech Instructor classes. 
I enjoyed Chanute, it was a lot like my hometown...out in boondocks in farming community.
PS Gas is up to $2.15 today. Has been creeping up last few days. I filled up last week @ $2.00. 
Lorin

Gary, the squeaking wheel gets the grease! Always has, always will.

The other problem is that all of us over 70+ still have a 35 year old mind guiding us.  That doesn't always help keep us from injuries to our already worn parts.  

It's fun to think young but doesn't always help us to act young without enduring the consequences. LOL!

Sometimes it is better to "hire" it done than spend days in rehab after trying to do it ourselves.

Stay well buddy, you still have a long journey ahead of you yet.

Fortunately you have written an autobiography that will explain to your great-great grand kids how life is lived to its fullest!
Pat P.