On 26 April 1960, the 497th FIS transisitioned to the F-102 Delta Dagger and operated under SAC control until its transfer to USAFE on 1 July 1960 in order that all USAF fighter assets in Europe could be concentrated in one command.
On 26 April 1960, the 497th FIS transisitioned to the F-102 Delta Dagger and operated under SAC control until its transfer to the USAFE 86th Air Division (Defense) at Ramstein Air Base West Germany on 1 July 1960. This transfer was made in order that all USAF fighter assets in Europe could be concentrated in one command.