McDonnell F-101B Voodoo

The F-101 Voodoo was conceived as a long-range escort fighter for the bombers of the Strategic Air Command.  As it turned out this was one of the few roles the versatile Voodoo did not perform.  The F-101A first flew in 1953 and quickly began setting records for speed, distance, and altitude.  The success of the early Voodoos led to the decision to create a two-seat all-weather interceptor version designated F-101B.  This variant first flew in 1957 and began equipping squadrons of the Air Defense Command in 1959.  The F-101B continued to fly with the Air National Guard until September 1982.

Service History:

Built by McDonnell Aircraft Company, St. Louis, Missouri and delivered to the U.S. Air Force on May 28, 1959.

May 1959                    To 78^th Fighter Group, Hamilton AFB, California.

November 1960          To Oklahoma City Air Material Area for maintenance.

January 1961               To 414^th Fighter Group, Oxnard Airport, California.

October 1961              To Oklahoma City Air Material Area for maintenance.

June 1962                    To 78^th Fighter Group, Hamilton AFB, California.

July 1968                     To 445^th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan.

October 1968              To 75^th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Wurtsmith AFB, Michigan.

November 1969          To 18^th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota.

Manufacturer
McDonnell

Markings
107^th Fighter-Interceptor Group, New York Air National Guard, Niagara Falls Airport, New York, 1972

Designation
F-101B

Serial Number
57-0282