Southside in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

F-106B

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Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

1. F-106B Marker

Inscription. Dedicated 20 Nov 1987 to
Kelly Heritage Foundation by
Norman R. Strait
Deputy Program Director
1958-1967 & 1970-1974

The F-106 was the first aircraft to achieve sustained flight in excess of Mach 2 speeds. Its advanced electronics pioneered the way in computer controlled flight and armament launch.

This memorial recognizes the role of Kelly Air Force base in system program management of the F-106 Delta Dart.

Erected 1987 by Kelly Air Force Base.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is October 20, 1987.

Location. 29° 22.943′ N, 98° 33.827′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Southside. Memorial is on General Hudnell Drive Access Road, 0.1 miles west of South General McMullen, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located behind the building near the rear parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3203 General Hudnell Drive Access Road, San Antonio TX 78226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. FB-111A (approx. 0.2 miles away); F-15A "Eagle" (approx. 0.2 miles away); B-58 Hustler (approx. ¼ mile away); Dedicated to Brigadier General Harold E. (Hal) Confer

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Kelly Air Force Base (approx. ¼ mile away); Spaatz Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Station "X" (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kearby Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

Also see . . .
1. Convair F-106 Delta Dart. Wikipedia

The Convair F-106 Delta Dart was the primary all-weather interceptor aircraft of the United States Air Force from the 1960s through to the 1980s. Designed as the so-called "Ultimate Interceptor", it proved to be the last specialist interceptor in U.S. Air Force service to date. It was gradually retired during the 1980s, with the QF-106 drone conversions of the aircraft being used until 1998 under the Pacer Six program.

(Submitted on October 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. Heritage of Kelly Field.

Kelly Field has a rich history as a thriving center of human activity—reflecting the present day work that takes place at the site to support the surrounding community’s growth and connecting it to the world.

(Submitted on October 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The F-106B and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

2. The F-106B and Marker

The view of the F-106B and Marker from the parking lot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, October 9, 2022

3. The view of the F-106B and Marker from the parking lot

F-106 Delta Dart in flight image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - US Air Force

4. F-106 Delta Dart in flight

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 14, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.