After the F-100 joined the Air Force in 1954, the type was found to offer superior performance to existing U.S. fighters. But the F-100’s aerodynamic deficiencies were also obvious.

In its release on the refueling done with Omega during Commando Sling 23, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) air mobility operations chief, Lt. Col. Curtis Holtman, explained the Air Force’s rationale ...

After the F-100 joined the Air Force in 1954, the type was found to offer superior performance to existing U.S. fighters. But the F-100’s aerodynamic deficiencies were also obvious.