On this day in aviation history, 71 years ago (December 20, 1954), the Convair YF-102A Delta Dagger took flight for the first time, from Edwards Air Force Base. The F-102 was an interceptor aircraft ...
The F-102 Delta Dagger and F-106 Delta Dart were critical parts of the U.S. air defense system during the Cold War. Built for speed, altitude, and rapid interception, these delta-wing aircraft were ...