In 1959 the squadron converted to the F-101, remaining at Dow Air Force Base until 1968 when it was transferred to Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan.
In 1959 the squadron converted to the McDonnell F-101B Voodoo supersonic interceptor and the F-101F operational and conversion trainer. Remained at Dow Air Force Base until 1968 when it was transferred to Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan.