MISTY FAC

Misty Unofficial History Adapted from the Forward to the MISTY Book by Major General Don Shepperd, USAF (ret, Misty 34) “Misty” was the radio callsign used by the F-100F Fast Forward Air Controllers (Fast FACs) during the Vietnam War. There were 157 pilots officially assigned to fly missions over North Vietnam from 15 June 1967 – 19 May 1970. 21 other attached pilots flew occasional missions. There were also Intelligence Officers, Flight Surgeons, and Maintenance Officers assigned. It was a small, tight-knit group of special people given a difficult task … Continue reading MISTY FAC