RF-101C 29th (or 20th) TRS / 363rd TRW
Cuban Missiles Crisis 1962 (or Vietnam)

RF-101A/C aircraft of the 363rd TRW flew vital reconnaissance missions over Cuba during the Missile Crisis of October 1962, confirming and then monitoring the Soviet missile buildup on that island. On October 21, 1962, the 363d Tactical Reconnaissance Wing deployed RF-101 and RB-66 aircraft to MacDill AFB, Florida, from Shaw AFB, South Carolina. On October 26, the 363d flew its first low-level reconnaissance missions. However, missions over Cuba pointed out some grave inadequacies. Afterwards, increased training in low-level techniques was instituted for the RF-101 pilots and it was felt necessary to upgrade completely the recce suite of the aircraft.