What did they tell you about SAGE and how it worked? Light pens in the
early 60s? I think of those as recent technology! Sounds pretty advanced
for its day, eh?

Shawn
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"ShawnD2112" wrote
Anyway, what I'm here to ask about is a system described called SAGE,
Semi Automatic Ground Environment, used on F102s and F-106s. It's
described as a remote control system whereby the pilots would scramble
and begin the intercept at which time ground controllers could take
command of the aircraft remotely, fly the intercept, launch missiles,
and return the aircraft to base. It sounds a bit advanced for 1965,
though.

While stationed at NAS Brunswick, ME, 1959-1962, I had the opportunity
to tour the local SAGE site across the river in Topsham, ME. In those
early '60s, it blew my mind! Huge 20" round displays with stroke graphics
and pointing light pens to interrogate items on the screen. I never saw
the system in full intercept action.

Bob Moore
VP-21