Aug 1959 - 118th F-106 produced by Convair at San Diego CA
16 Sep 59 - To 456th FIS Castle AFB CA (1st F-106 assigned to 456th)
19 Dec 60 - To 71st FIS, 1st FW, Selfridge AFB MI
The following is a partial e-mail quote from a retired USAF pilot friend of mine that I (Erv) received in March of 2000:
Quote " My buddy IP when I was a 'newby' at Willy Field was one of the AFA Cadets involved in rolling the 'Six' down the ramp & onto the parade field. Apparently it happened more than once. The cadets absolutely HATED the 'Six' because they were not consulted about its arrival. With ADC HQ in town at ENT AFB & the 'mountain' nearby, it seems that the AFA Commandant & the ADC Commander cut a deal to put the 'Six' on display at the Academy. However, the a/c previously placed there was a very early F-100 that for some reason was near & dear to the cadet's hearts. The 'Hun' was carted off to Ft. Carson (?), wrapped with explosives & blown to pieces. The cadets took their revenge on the 'Six' until they literally destroyed it....painted it pink.......rolled it down the ramp.....defaced it........etc., until it went away. " Unquote
