McChord Air Force Base in McChord AFB in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Convair F-102A Delta Dagger

S/N 56-1515

— "Duce" —

Convair F-102A Delta Dagger Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

1. Convair F-102A Delta Dagger Marker

Inscription. On 13 December 1956, McChord's 325th FW's 317th FIS upon receiving their first F-102, was the base's first fighter squadron to go "supersonic". the 325th's other squadron, the 318th FIS would receive their first F-102 one year later. In an effort to reinforce airspace over the northern approaches of North America, F-102s of the 317th FIS were reassigned to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska in 1957. That year, the 64th FIS moved to McChord replacing the 317th FIS. F-102's were flown by the 317th FIS (1956-1957), 318th FIS (1957-1960) and 64th FIS (1957-1960).

Proudly maintained by the McChord Air Museum

Erected by McChord Air Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1956.

Location. 47° 7.872′ N, 122° 28.99′ W. Marker is in McChord AFB, Washington, in Pierce County. It is in McChord Air Force Base. It is on Colonel Joe Jackson Boulevard north of 6th Street SW, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McChord AFB WA 98438, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Puget Sound Region

and in Greater Seattle.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McDonnell CF-101F Voodoo (here, next to this marker); Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II (here, next to this marker); Convair F-106A Delta Dart

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(a few steps from this marker); McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle (a few steps from this marker); North American F-86D Sabre (within shouting distance of this marker); Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairchild C-82A Packet (within shouting distance of this marker); Consolidated SA-10A Catalina (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McChord AFB.

Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia - 317th FIS. (Submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
2. Wikipedia - F-102 Delta Dagger. (Submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
3. Wikipedia - McChord AFB. (Submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)
4. McChord Air Museum. (Submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama.)

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

2. Convair F-102A Delta Dagger Marker

Convair F-102A Delta Dagger image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 18, 2011

3. Convair F-102A Delta Dagger

Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, May 19, 2011

4. Convair F-102A Delta Dagger

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 914 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 27, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.