The General Dynamics (Convair) F-102 Delta Dagger was 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 during the Cold War. 1,000 F-102s were built for the Air Defense Command had F-102 Delta Daggers in service in 1960 and the type continued to serve in large numbers with both Air Force and Air National Guard units well into the 1970s. George W. Bush flew the F-102 'Deuce' in the 147th Fighter Interceptor Group based at Ellington AFB in Houston, TX from 1968 to 1972. (Wikipedia)