MUSEUM NEWS 

15 MARCH 06

The first F-102 restoration subject, S/N 57-0858  is pictured prior to being loaded on a McChord C-17 for its delivery  Burlington ANGB, VT in mid March. In 1999, 858 was recovered from Tyndall AFB by the 317 FIS Assoc for the Western Air Defense Sector for restoration and eventual display at the Museum. The interceptor was found to have many areas of corrosion from years on display in Florida. Usable components were recovered for its restoration replacement, F-102A 56-1515 which is weeks away from completion.  The remainder of 858 is the hands of the Vermont ANG.