Introducing the McDonnell F-101 Voodoo. The founder of McDonnell, James “Mac” McDonnell, liked to name his aircraft for supernatural elements—Banshee, Phantom, Moonbat, Goblin, Demon, and so on.

The standard cruising speed was considerably slower, though still quite fast at 545 mph. The F-101 had a maximum ceiling of 52,100 feet, and at its maximum weight, it came in at 52,400 pounds.

By the time the F-101 was ready to enter the inventory, the U.S. Air Force needed an interceptor, and the F-101B Voodoo was picked for that purpose. The new jet was finally introduced to the Air ...