Resplendent in the hi-viz colours of the 57th FIS at Keflavik, Iceland with which it operated between 1962 and 1970 often carrying out Soviet bomber intercepts, this Delta Dagger arrived at the museum in 1971

On display at NMUSAF. The F-102 was the world's first supersonic all-weather jet interceptor and the USAF's first operational delta-wing aircraft, equipping more than 25 Air Defense Command (ADC) squadrons. It was designed so that its radar would guide the F-102 into an attack position and automatically fire rockets and missiles via the electronic fire-control system. This Delta Dagger of the 57th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron in Iceland was one of the first to intercept a Soviet Tu-95 over the Arctic.

This view gives just a snippet of the treasures on display at the National Museum of the USAF. The F-102 is on display in 57th FIS markings as worn when it was based at Keflavik and charged with defending the Greenland/Iceland/UK gap.

On display at the National Museumof the USAF in 57th FIS markings as worn when it was based at Keflavik and charged with defending the Greenland/Iceland/UK gap.