21 February 1961: Final training begins for Mercury 7 astronauts. Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom and John Glenn are selected for the initial flights. Left-to-Right: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Deke Slayton.
The aircraft in the photograph is a Convair F-106B-75-CO Delta Dart, 59-0158, a two-place supersonic interceptor trainer.
© 2015, Bryan R. Swopes
90-158 was with the 48th FIS at the time, stationed at Langley, VA.
In the late 60’s, my Dad spent some time in the B seat while with the 48th.
Now, it is at the West gate at Edwards AFB.
Fantastic shot. My Dad flew the A models in the early 1960s. He did know Gus Grissom.
That’s a pretty wide range of footwear…
civilians… That’s what they wear!
The right stuff….
America no longer does these things unfortunately. 😞