Thanks for your reply and your research. Geez...I can't imagine using an F-102 for close air support. That would take a combination of desperation and guts!
I think you're right about the danger aspect regarding Bush's flying. There are many ways to kill yourself in the military, but flying fighters, especially the century series aircraft, is a quick and efficient way to do it.
Seriously, you can't be stupid and survive the Darwin cleansing of the gene pool that is part and parcel with flying fighters. Flying an F-102 may not have been as demanding as landing on a carrier at night in bad weather, but it's still impressive.
Most of the "intellectuals" who smirk at W's lack of intelligence couldn't figure out how to close the canopy on a fighter, and would soil themselves if they had to try and fly one.
Strange things are done in aviation. The Germans turned the F 104 Starfighter into a ground attack aircraft, something even less suited for that roll then the F 102. It earned itself the nickname of "Witenmacher" the widow maker.
Sorry for being snippy in my original post, I was up all night at work ( here I am again ) and got a little short.