Slats One,
The old problems with the gear of the F 100 were caused after landing. At a certain speed a vibration occurred which could brake the strut. After installing shimmy dampers the problem was solved. As far as I remember there were 4 landing accidents. 2 at SPL during test flights. 1 at Eelde during a test flight. 1 at Geneva and 1 at Montpellier during taxi on a training flight.
After the Montpellier accident the AIB detected the vibration by examining the voice recorder.
I have never heard of extension problems on the F 100. Pls. correct me if I am wrong.
Good Flying!
John