F-100F Super Sabre "ground support"
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The F-100F Super Sabre, a two-seat variant of the "Hun," was used extensively by the U.S. Air Force in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos) between 1964-1971 for specialized roles. Key roles included "Wild Weasel" radar suppression, "Misty" Fast Forward Air Controller (FAC) missions, and two-seat pilot training.
Key Operational Areas and Roles:
- Vietnam and Southeast Asia (1964–1971):
- Wild Weasel (SAM Suppression): F-100Fs were the first to fly anti-SAM missions (codenamed "Iron Hand") to detect and destroy enemy radar/missile sites in North Vietnam.
- Misty Fast Forward Air Controller (FAC): Operating from bases in South Vietnam (Phu Cat and Tuy Hoa), F-100Fs were used as fast-moving FACs to locate and mark targets for other strike aircraft in Laos and North Vietnam.
- Close Air Support: They flew thousands of missions supporting ground troops in South Vietnam.
- Other Uses:
- Training: Served as a two-seat trainer for pilots transitioning to the F-100D fighter-bomber.
- Air National Guard: Operated by ANG units until 1979.
- International Operators: France, Denmark, Turkey, and Taiwan utilized the F-100 series, with Turkish F-100s seeing action in the 1974 Cyprus conflict.
The F-100F, known as a reliable and versatile trainer-fighter, was popular for its dual-seat configuration allowing for specialized, highly dangerous missions that single-seat fighters could not perform as effectively.
