Cornfield Bomber
The "Cornfield Bomber" is the nickname given to a Convair F-106 Delta Dart, operated by the 71st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron of the United States Air Force. In 1970, during a training exercise, it made an unpiloted landing in a farmer's field in Montana, suffering only minor damage, after the pilot had ejected from the aircraft. The aircraft, recovered and repaired, was returned to service, and is currently on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force.
| Cornfield Bomber | |
|---|---|
| The "Cornfield Bomber" in its resting place, a frozen Montana field | |
| Type | F-106A-100-CO Delta Dart |
| Manufacturer | Convair |
| Serial | 58-0787 |
| Owners and operators | United States Air Force |
| In service | 1958–1988 |
| Fate | On display |
| Preserved at | National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio |
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