F-106 Delta Dart - 87th FIS David Weir As the spacecraft flew over

As the spacecraft flew over Australia

000 HP which provide additional power as required

The aircraft were painted matte black which made them nearly invisible when operating at night

the ship carried many famous dignitaries and celebrities in her day

The F-16 features fly-by-wire control as well as the ability to sustain 9Gs in maneuvers

F-106 Delta Dart - 87th FIS David Weir As the spacecraft flew overDesigned as a high altitude and high speed interceptor during the "Cold War", the F 106 Delta Dart was universally loved by all pilots who flew her. Known affectionately as "The Six", the Delta Dart still holds the official speed record for a single engine jet aircraft at 1525. 96 MPH set by Major Joe Rogers in December of 1959. The F 106 featured an internal weapons bay in which the primary armament of AIM 4 Falcon missiles and AIR 2 "Genie" nuclear