CONVAIR TF-102A-25-CO “DELTA DAGGER”        54-1370                   32nd F.I.S./86th A.D.                U.S.A.F.E.           SOESTERBERG A.B.                        Soesterberg, 1969.

The picture shows us a TF-102A “Delta Dagger” (on a rainy day) on it’s way to the runway.   Together with 54-1363, this was the trainer-version 

of the F-102 in service with 32nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron. In this aircraft, the pilots were seated side by side.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Photo: A. Booy, coll. C. Vermolen.

CONVAIR F-102A-55-CO “DELTA DAGGER”         56-0982          32nd F.I.S./86th A.D.           U.S.A.F.E.         SOESTERBERG A.B.              Soesterberg, Tuesday July 2, 1968.

135 mm. Shot of the mighty “Delta Dagger” rolling along the taxi-track of Soesterberg A.B. after it’s mission.     The ‘ball’ mounted in front of 

the windshield, is an infrared search and track sensor (IRST).  Note the open speed-brakes (also drag-chute doors).

CONVAIR F-102A-65-CO “DELTA DAGGER”          56-1211        32nd F.I.S./86th A.D.         U.S.A.F.E.           SOESTERBERG A.B.                     Soesterberg, Winter 1968/1969.  “Delta Dagger” in the snow, just after touchdown. Between 1959 and 1967, the squadron always had two T-33’s to it’s disposal.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Photos: C. Vermolen.

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