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USAF Convair F-102A Delta Dagger Interceptor - George W. Bush, 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron "The Ace in the Hole Squadron", Texas Air National Guard, 1970s (1:72 Scale)
USAF Convair F-102A Delta Dagger Interceptor - George W. Bush, 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron "The Ace in the Hole Squadron", Texas Air National Guard, 1970s

Hobby Master USAF Convair F-102A Delta Dagger Interceptor - George W. Bush, 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron "The Ace in the Hole Squadron", Texas Air National Guard, 1970s




 
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Hobby Master HA3110 USAF Convair F-102A Delta Dagger Interceptor - George W. Bush, 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron "The Ace in the Hole Squadron", Texas Air National Guard, 1970s (1:72 Scale) "The Deuce"
- Nickname for the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger

The Convair F-102 Delta Dagger was a US interceptor aircraft built as part of the backbone of the United States Air Force's air defenses in the late 1950s. Entering service in 1956, its main purpose was to intercept invading Soviet bomber fleets.

The F-102 was the first operational supersonic interceptor and delta-wing fighter of the USAF. It used an internal weapons bay to carry both guided missiles and rockets. As originally designed, it could not achieve Mach 1 supersonic flight until redesigned with area ruling. The F-102 replaced subsonic types such as the F-89 Scorpion, and by the 1960s, it saw limited service in Vietnam in bomber escort and ground attack roles. It was supplemented by F-101 Voodoos and, later, by F-4 Phantom IIs. Many of the F-102s were transferred to United States Air National Guard duty by the mid-to-late 1960s, and the type was retired from operational service in 1976. The follow-on replacement was the Mach 2 class F-106 Delta Dart which was an extensive redesign of the F-102.

Pictured here is a 1:72 scale rendition of a Convair F-102A Delta Dagger interceptor that was piloted by future President George W. Bush and attached to the 111th Fighter Interceptor Squadron "The Ace in the Hole Squadron", Texas Air National Guard, during the 1970s. Sold Out!

Dimensions:
Wingspan: 6-1/4-inches
Length: 11-1/4-inches

Release Date: October 2013

Historical Account: "Lone Star" - The Texas Air National Guard (TX ANG) is the air force militia of the State of Texas, United States of America. It is, along with the Texas Army National Guard, an element of the Texas National Guard. No element of the Texas Air National Guard is under United States Air Force command. They are under the jurisdiction of the Governor of Texas though the office of the Texas Adjutant General unless they are federalized by order of the President of the United States. The Texas Air National Guard is headquartered at Camp Mabry, Austin, and its commander is currently Major General John F. Nichols.

Under the "Total Force" concept, Texas Air National Guard units are considered to be Air Reserve Components (ARC) of the United States Air Force (USAF). Texas ANG units are trained and equipped by the Air Force and are operationally gained by a Major Command of the USAF if federalized. In addition, the Texas Air National Guard forces are assigned to Air Expeditionary Forces and are subject to deployment tasking orders along with their active duty and Air Force Reserve counterparts in their assigned cycle deployment window.

Along with their federal reserve obligations, as state militia units the elements of the Texas ANG are subject to being activated by order of the Governor to provide protection of life and property, and preserve peace, order and public safety. State missions include disaster relief in times of earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and forest fires, search and rescue, protection of vital public services, and support to civil defense.

Features
  • Diecast construction
  • Aircraft can be displayed in-flight or in landed position
  • Opening canopy
  • Accurate markings and insignia
  • Comes with seated pilot figure
  • Comes with display stand

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