The F-100As gave way to F-102 Delta Daggers in January 1966 and standing a 24-hour air defense alert.

As director of operations, he flew the F-102 Delta Dagger until his return to the United States in July 1967.

The prime aircraft of the squadron was the F-102 Delta Dagger, or "Deuce", which was the more common nickname.

In November 1956, the 317th began transitioning into the F-102 Delta Dagger.

In June 1959 the Sabers were replaced by the F-102 Delta Dagger.

Like its predecessor, the F-102 Delta Dagger, it could carry a drop tank under each wing.

In early 1966 the squadron turned in their F-89's for the F-102 Delta Dagger.

The arrival of the F-102 Delta Dagger in 1966 ushered in the supersonic age.

Convair offered an upgrade of the F-102 Delta Dagger that would have been Genie-capable, but it was not adopted.

They were also carried by the F-102 Delta Dagger to supplement its guided missile armament.