Welcome to #WarbirdWednesday! We’re going back to the Century Series with the F-102 Delta Dagger, an interceptor fighter made by Convair. This aircraft was the epitome of the mid-1950’s military complex design thinking. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading Soviet strategic bomber fleets during the Cold War. Enjoy the video and as always, thanks for watching! To purchase a Century Series t-shirt visit http://bit.ly/CenturySeriesTShirt | Palm Springs Air Museum

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6.1K views · 362 reactions | Convair F-102A Delta Dagger The primary mission of the F-102 was to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft. It was the world's first supersonic all-weather jet interceptor and the USAF's first operational delta-wing aircraft. The F-102 made its initial flight on Oct. 24, 1953, and became operational with the Air Defense Command in 1956. #avgeek #dronevideo #history | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force | Facebook