England Air Force Base Tour ...
The F-100 Super Sabre, a supersonic jet fighter aircraft built by North American Aviation, served with the United States Air Force from 1954 to 1971, and even later with the National Guard. The first F-100A officially entered USAF service on September 27, 1954. The total production for the F-100 program numbered 2,294 aircraft. It served extensively during the Cold War, and the Vietnam War. In 1961, at England AFB, in the 401st Tactical Wing, were four fighter/bomber squadrons: the 412th, 413th, 414th and the 415th. We clearly remember seeing, and hearing, our first F-100 at a 1950s air show at England AFB, and the thrill of seeing the Super Sabre approaching from the north, barely above the runway, and then streaking straight up as it neared the crowds gathered! And we also remember seeing the F-100 in Thunderbird colors. In May 1957, in the image to the right, the pilot identified as Colonel Daniel climbs down the ladder of an F-100 Super Sabre during an air show at England Air Force base.
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