This Convair F-106A Delta Dart was last operated by the 119th FIS / 177th FIG 'New Jersey Devils' ANG unit out of Atlantic City Airport, NJ. She wore detailed artwork by Don Spering commemorating the retirement of the 'Six' from active service.
This Convair F-106A Delta Dart was last operated by the 119th FIS / 177th FIG 'New Jersey Devils' ANG unit out of Atlantic City Airport, NJ. She wore detailed artwork by Don Spering commemorating the retirement of the 'Six' from active service.
Back to 4th November 1989 and the monthly AMARC Photographers Tour, this was the remarkable Convair F-106A Delta Dart on 'Display Row'. She was last operated by the 119th FIS / 177th FIG 'New Jersey Devils' ANG unit out of Atlantic City Airport, NJ.
The illustrious, world speed record holder 'The Spirit of Atlantic City' served with the 119thFIS/177thFIW before retirement to AMARG during August 1988. In 1992 it was converted into a drone, flying as such until it re-entered the boneyard in 1998.
"Last of the Sport Models" as it is written on the tank, and furthermore this Delta Dart gained "World speed record 1525.95 mph December 15 1959" as mentioned on the fuselage.