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Old 11th Feb 2004, 03:37
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Archimedes
 
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Con, there were a few F-102s.

The 509th FIS, 82nd FIS and 64th FIS flew them. There were about 20 in theatre in 1966. One was lost to a MiG 21 on 3 Feb 68. Last one left in May 1971.

There were, believe it or not, efforts to use the F-102 in the ground attack role...
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