This F-15A 76-0024 was assigned to 5 FIS at Minot AFB, ND which had 106s prior to this. I was crew chief on F-106B 59-0159 then this F-15. When 5FIS inactivated our F-15s went to Massachusetts ANG. This was on the way to the boneyard at DM and the Jet Fuel Starter for starting the engine shelled out. Only way to start an F-15 so it was released to the museum by AF museum. 76-0024 had a Bear intercept out of our detachment at Loring which there were pictures of this so that is why it is now painted in 5FIS markings.

This F-15A 76-0024 was assigned to 5 FIS at Minot AFB, ND which had 106s prior to this. I was crew chief on F-106B 59-0159 then this F-15. When 5FIS inactivated our F-15s went to Massachusetts ANG. This was on the way to the boneyard at DM and the Jet Fuel Starter for starting the engine shelled out. Only way to start an F-15 so it was released to the museum by AF museum. 76-0024 had a Bear intercept out of our detachment at Loring which there were pictures of this so that is why it is now painted in 5FIS markings.

This F-15A 76-0024 was assigned to 5 FIS at Minot AFB, ND which had 106s prior to this. I was crew chief on F-106B 59-0159 then this F-15. When 5FIS inactivated our F-15s went to Massachusetts ANG. This was on the way to the boneyard at DM and the Jet Fuel Starter for starting the engine shelled out. Only way to start an F-15 so it was released to the museum by AF museum. 76-0024 had a Bear intercept out of our detachment at Loring which there were pictures of this so that is why it is now painted in 5FIS markings.

This F-15A 76-0024 was assigned to 5 FIS at Minot AFB, ND which had 106s prior to this. I was crew chief on F-106B 59-0159 then this F-15. When 5FIS inactivated our F-15s went to Massachusetts ANG. This was on the way to the boneyard at DM and the Jet Fuel Starter for starting the engine shelled out. Only way to start an F-15 so it was released to the museum by AF museum. 76-0024 had a Bear intercept out of our detachment at Loring which there were pictures of this so that is why it is now painted in 5FIS markings.

Great to know that 043 is still around even though she's painted as 005. I worked Autopilot on her at Loring AFB from Dec. 66 - May 69 and remember her with the yellow and black checkerboard tail. Did you know that if the struts are serviced that you can position yourself under the nose and by pushing up with your back can get a F-106 to bouncing on it's nose gear. Don't ask how I know that - names have been changed to protect the innocent!

Great to know that 043 is still around even though she's painted as 005. I worked Autopilot on her at Loring AFB from Dec. 66 - May 69 and remember her with the yellow and black checkerboard tail. Did you know that if the struts are serviced that you can position yourself under the nose and by pushing up with your back can get a F-106 to bouncing on it's nose gear. Don't ask how I know that - names have been changed to protect the innocent!

Great to know that 043 is still around even though she's painted as 005. I worked Autopilot on her at Loring AFB from Dec. 66 - May 69 and remember her with the yellow and black checkerboard tail. Did you know that if the struts are serviced that you can position yourself under the nose and by pushing up with your back can get a F-106 to bouncing on it's nose gear. Don't ask how I know that - names have been changed to protect the innocent!

Great to know that 043 is still around even though she's painted as 005. I worked Autopilot on her at Loring AFB from Dec. 66 - May 69 and remember her with the yellow and black checkerboard tail. Did you know that if the struts are serviced that you can position yourself under the nose and by pushing up with your back can get a F-106 to bouncing on it's nose gear. Don't ask how I know that - names have been changed to protect the innocent!

Great to know that 043 is still around even though she's painted as 005. I worked Autopilot on her at Loring AFB from Dec. 66 - May 69 and remember her with the yellow and black checkerboard tail. Did you know that if the struts are serviced that you can position yourself under the nose and by pushing up with your back can get a F-106 to bouncing on it's nose gear. Don't ask how I know that - names have been changed to protect the innocent!

Great to know that 043 is still around even though she's painted as 005. I worked Autopilot on her at Loring AFB from Dec. 66 - May 69 and remember her with the yellow and black checkerboard tail. Did you know that if the struts are serviced that you can position yourself under the nose and by pushing up with your back can get a F-106 to bouncing on it's nose gear. Don't ask how I know that - names have been changed to protect the innocent!