A Short History: The Convair F-102 Delta Dagger - America's Cold War Interceptor
Channel: A Short History
Date: 2023-08-11

Join us on a journey through the skies of the Cold War era as we explore the legacy of the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger, affectionately known as the 'Deuce'. 

This American interceptor aircraft, with its distinctive design and advanced capabilities, served the US Air Force from the mid-1950s and played a pivotal role in the Vietnam War. 

Dive into its development, design, operational history, and more. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a history buff, this look at the F-102 is sure to captivate. 

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"Mighty Mouse Missile at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center Virginia USA" by  (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folding-Fin_Aerial_Rocket#/media/File:Mighty_Mouse_Missile.jpg), License: CC BY-SA 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en)

Turkish Air Force, 55-3386, Convair F-102A Delta Dagger.jpg by Anna Zvereva (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Turkish_Air_Force,_55-3386,_Convair_F-102A_Delta_Dagger.jpg), License: CC BY-SA 2.0 Generic (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en)
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