1970, CONVAIR, F-106 DELTA DART AT TYNDALL AFB, FLORIDA

This is cutting room floor material shot at Tyndall AFB in Florida for a film about the Convair F-106 Delta Dart. The film was shot by SSGT Hal Smith of the "1365th PHOTO SQUADRON" Sept 1, 1970 at Tyndall AFB.

[@clevlandblock]

The 106s look like they should still be in production.

[@1955nomad]

Brings back a lot of good memories . I was a crew chief with 5th fis 1967-1970 .

[@OfficeofImageArchaeology]

I upload tons of stuff to Facebook on a page design for old photographs and I just uploaded something you might find interesting. facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.2762719934013674&type=3

[@arigarriga5602]

Great video! I was Egress at Tyndall from 1974-1976. Worked on F-106A/B, F-101, and T-33. I enjoyed my time at Tyndall. I miss the sight of night launches.

[@stanfordids2360]

I worked in the hospital from 1977 until '80 Listened to the 106 an 101 taking off all day. Loved to see them arrive with the echelon split for landing. The 106 is my all time favorite fighter. Wish they were still flying an not used a missile bait.

[@lancerevell5979]

I was an avionics instrument tech at Tyndall AFB/ADWC from July 1976 to Jan. 1980. I worked the F-106A/B, the F-101B/F Voodoo and the T-33A planes. Later when ADC was disbanded and Tyndall was put under TAC, the 4756 Aircraft Maintenace Squadron (us techs) was split up, each aircraft type getting it's own team of techs. I was sent to Hanger 3 to work the T-33A only, plus transient birds. I enjoyed my time there. Panama City is only 115 miles from my home town, Tallahassee.

[@TheLeadSled]

The F-106 was a fantastic bird, very powerful and could out fly my all time favorite the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II.

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

In certain situations. As far as overall capability the F-106 couldn't hold the F-4's jockstrap.

[@kimnielsen9332]

The F-4 was more of a jack of all trades, and when budgets get tight, that's rather important.

[@stefanhernold345]

I commend you for not resenting the Delta Dart for outflying your all time favourite combat aircraft, the legendary Phantom - though judging by the nickname you have chosen, I would`ve thought that the Thunderchief lies closer to your heart.

[@MBailey1977]

Lead sled was the phantom nickname

[@ronaldhunter4577]

I was at Tyndall 1977-81. Aircrew life support. 95th FITS ADWC then it went to TAC 4756 ABG. Anyone remember F-106 tail # 009, we called it balls 9 lol. Worked the 106s, 101 voodoos, F-4s and T-33s. Worked a few F102s . There was one F102 there where the pilots sat side by side. Had a blast at Tyndall.

[@guitarsarelikestupid7200]

Helmet-mounted targeting is still pretty advanced these days and this was back in 1970! Ok, ok I know that the computing power was nothing compared to today, but it was still pretty sci-fi stuff.

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

Hard to believe that he had optical helmet mounted sights in 1969 for use in high off bore sight capabilities of the AIM-9 Sidewinder and for whatever reason the Airforce stopped using it and didn't have that capability for almost 20 years until 2003 when the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System was introduced.

[@wizard0357]

I understand the aesthetic of the film reel sound, but I really just muted the video if you catch my drift. Soundless film is perfectly fine

[@Mikey5052008]

I had the benefit of flying the F-106 (over 500 hrs) as a Navy Exchange pilot with the 84thFIS. My first flight in an F-106 was a mere three weeks from my last flight in an A-7E. My first impression of the F-106 was that it was a sheer thrill to fly! I also quickly realized that I had no real concept of speed until I flew the "6". The jet simply did not know how to go slow !!!!

[@dalesharpy9197]

I was born onTyndall AFB in the old hospital 1960. First 15 years of my life was being an AF Brat. :) Dad was with the F-106 program from the beginning and we did stints with the 318th FIS Green Dragons, McChord AFB 1963-1970, and the 5th FIS Spittin' Kittens, Minot AFB, 1970-1974

[@aviationdeltadart1331]

The ultimate interceptor.

[@OfficeofImageArchaeology]

Thank you very much for watching

[@robertbeane8792]

I remember when they were at Otis… then the F-15s came…now the F-15s are here in Western Massachusetts (Westfield 104th FW/131st FS which in return are getting F-35s by 2026…my dad retired from the 104th as E-8 (Aerospace Chief)..A Great Unit to belong to

[@swift10falcon]

Fuck yes!! Hell of an aircraft!

[@RichardGoodman]

What a Great Piece! And the C/C Ssgt Phil Bolton!! And 778. I remember so well. How about Tsgt Andrews? I would love to know if anyone knows where there are today. Don't know if you remember me BUT I will never forget you all! Ssgt Dick Goodman

[@OfficeofImageArchaeology]

I hope you make contact with everyone in your list here. I am really glad that it hits home for you and your friends. That means I didn’t waste my time posting the film. Thank you for watching

[@natural-born_pilot]

Hi Dick I remember you we were good friends at Tyndall. I crewed 538 a B model. I was the guy with that hot 67 all black 396 cu in Chevelle SS. Those years at Tyndall were the best years of my career. I left in Dec 76 with orders to Germany. Don and Marty

[@RichardGoodman]

So good to hear from you! Wish I could remember your Chevelle, one of my favorite cars. How long were you at Tyndall? Dick Goodman @@natural-born_pilot

[@girasandi]

That looks like an early model helmet mounted sight. Anyone know what the model is ?

[@fieldlab4]

No data. Must have been a prototype or research.

[@NoTaboos]

Great sound.

[@ryanhell921]

You just KNOW that post in the middle of the windscreen had to ba a pain😟

[@MBailey1977]

Such a beautiful plane!

[@DavidAubry-hq9rg]

Probably worked on it as I worked jet Engine flightline maintenance in 67-68 2nd shift.. Also rode the redball express many afternoons & nights..

[@user-kw5qv6zl5e]

That pointy thing at the front could take your eye out

[@wizard0357]

Incredible footage otherwise, and I love the voodoo cameo !!

[@lawrencet.mcguilicutty7447]

I lived at Tyndall for five years 1965 thru 1970. My dad was in avionics on this bird

[@sevenrats]

Leaving the noise of the projector in the video was a nice touch.

[@OfficeofImageArchaeology]

Thank you but I actually manufactured that projector sound specificity for my films that have no sound track. It is a combination of 4 different projector sounds. My intention was just to add some white noise in the background. Somehow completely silent films are all but unwatchable to me unless they are very short. We are sensory oriented and are so accustomed to listening while we watch that a lack of audio just doesn’t work. Thank you for watching

[@goldgeologist5320]

Actually the projector sound is annoying. Reduce it.

[@magoid]

@@OfficeofImageArchaeology I'm sorry to hurt your feelings kid. I didn't knew you would get so upset to the point of erasing everything...

[@OfficeofImageArchaeology]

@@magoid no, you have no reason to be sorry. Only loved ones have the ability to hurt my feelings. I do however draw the line at your attempt to insult me with childish name calling. Other than that, we’re good.

[@philmontejano5971]

Interesting, seeing a missle on a pylon?

[@user-kw5qv6zl5e]

I noticed some Delta Daggers on the same line...the pointy tail....

[@Rampant_Colt]

George, are you in the F-106 fb group? Lots of good stuff on there. Thank you for sharing your videos

[@OfficeofImageArchaeology]

No I don’t join very many groups because I’m always trying to put as much effort and time into producing these videos for others to see. Thank you for watching I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@Rampant_Colt]

@@OfficeofImageArchaeology Yes, I enjoy these old film projector movies very much! New subscriber, keep up the good work. ps - please consider joining the fb group, you would love it there

[@abandonedchannel281]

One of my favourite Cold War era jets, so many more could have been produced, sadly they never exported them

[@philmontejano5971]

80778 later flew for the California Air National guard from 1974 -84

[@OfficeofImageArchaeology]

Thank you I know people that will appreciate that information.

[@philmontejano5971]

@@OfficeofImageArchaeology a friend of mine was an F 106 pilot who I went flying with a few times. He was tragically killed while piloting an F 106A in July 1979. Ship 80777 Godspeed Dan🙏 Only 29 years old.

[@donelphick7022]

@@philmontejano5971 my dad flew 787…the cornfield bomber from 72 to 74

[@michaeledlin9995]

Was there from 80 to 86 was a good base then

[@nickbayer7847]

Neat video, the camera wheel audio only really makes one focus on the images 👍

[@OfficeofImageArchaeology]

You point you make is very good and possibly something I should consider when choosing sound choices for soundless footage. Thank you for watching

[@dandare2586]

2:23 can someone tell me what is happening here????

[@sanfranciscobay]

Looks like he is making sure that the aiming eyepiece device on his helmet is doing what it's supposed to do while he's on the ground.

[@johannbezuidenhout2976]

The F-102 and F-106 had infrared search and track. The IR optic comes out of the bump on the nose (0:17)(7:05) that you see in front of the canopy. The SAGE Defense system operators would guide the plane to the target's general location and the plane would use its radar and IR to locate it. Looks like they were testing if a helmet site could be used to control the IR sensor. The IR sensor is normally controlled with a TV screen in the cockpit. The pilot could lock a target with the IR and the targeting computer would slave the Aim-4's seeker head to aim at the target when launching from the weapons bay. This must be why they have a missile on the wing station. Testing how far they can aim off bore axis and still get the missile to lock.

[@mikenottis6252]

My father-in-law did a dead stick landing in on of these before it was made against regulations. At that time the ejection seat would save your life but you would never fly again.

[@centurygarage]

crewchief, SSGT under four years?

[@centurygarage]

I missed alot by being confined to the CN&L shop MA-1 mock-up....

[@petermurphy9204]

~ 09:00 Where's your hearing protection Airman?

[@charlespanasewicz9774]

Can you believe they were all used as targets!….

[@OfficeofImageArchaeology]

Yes, I can believe anything after I saw what they did to all of those incredible aircraft after World War II ended. Thanks for watching and I’m probably correct in this, thank you for your service as well.

[@Tigadee00]

It looks like a granddaddy of the Mirage...

[@peckstarthestooge3772]

Same era, but much larger. And more sophisticated avionics

[@Tigadee00]

@@peckstarthestooge3772 "And more sophisticated avionics" The Dart or the Mirage?

[@peckstarthestooge3772]

@@Tigadee00 The F-106.