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Lineage

Apr 1958 - 18th F-106 produced by Convair at San Diego CA

               To AFFTC as a test bird

15 Dec 59 - Major Joe Rogers set world's  speed record of 1525 mph

May 1961 - Upgraded from TEST to TACTICAL (At Convair)

05 Jun 61 - To 329th FIS George AFB CA

14 Aug 61 - Destroyed on landing at Edwards with blown tire

                       Link to Pat's World for crew chief's story and pilot's account

                       about the destruction of 467 at Edwards AFB during landing. This link

                       also has Colonel Rogers's USAF career background.

Colonel Rogers died 06 Aug 05. Click here for an obituary. Click here for a biography. Click here for the memorial service plans as of 07 September 05.

Compiled by Erv Smalley & Marty Isham