I just want to know, is this plane really cockpitless, and if so why, and if so how often. I am not an air force veteran, have come this photo many times, and always wonder about this open air ride.

I just want to know, is this plane really cockpitless, and if so why, and if so how often. I am not an air force veteran, have come this photo many times, and always wonder about this open air ride.

I just want to know, is this plane really cockpitless, and if so why, and if so how often. I am not an air force veteran, have come this photo many times, and always wonder about this open air ride.

I just want to know, is this plane really cockpitless, and if so why, and if so how often. I am not an air force veteran, have come this photo many times, and always wonder about this open air ride.

I just want to know, is this plane really cockpitless, and if so why, and if so how often. I am not an air force veteran, have come this photo many times, and always wonder about this open air ride.

I just want to know, is this plane really cockpitless, and if so why, and if so how often. I am not an air force veteran, have come this photo many times, and always wonder about this open air ride.

I just want to know, is this plane really cockpitless, and if so why, and if so how often. I am not an air force veteran, have come this photo many times, and always wonder about this open air ride.

I just want to know, is this plane really cockpitless, and if so why, and if so how often. I am not an air force veteran, have come this photo many times, and always wonder about this open air ride.

I remember you guys. I was at Castle from 1977 - 1980. I thought that was you Sammy in the picture. After i left Ca. in 1980 i went to Korea, Edwards, and finished my career at Minot AFB, ND. Worked on the F-106 and the converted to F-15. When the squadron deactivated in 1984 i ended up on the SAC side of the house working B-52 & KC-135. Retired after 26 years and now living in North Saint Paul, MN.

I remember you guys. I was at Castle from 1977 - 1980. I thought that was you Sammy in the picture. After i left Ca. in 1980 i went to Korea, Edwards, and finished my career at Minot AFB, ND. Worked on the F-106 and the converted to F-15. When the squadron deactivated in 1984 i ended up on the SAC side of the house working B-52 & KC-135. Retired after 26 years and now living in North Saint Paul, MN.