Coliseum Central in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
F-101F Voodoo
No.56-0246 • USAF • Fighter
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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2017
1. F-101F Voodoo Marker
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F-101F Voodoo. No.56-0246 . USAF . Fighter. Designed as a penetrator and long-range escort fighter, the F-101 Voodoo first appeared in 1954. The design was based on the earlier prototype XF-88, and no actual prototype F-101 was built. Later versions were used as long-range interceptors and reconnaissance aircraft. Built by McDonnell Aircraft of St. Louis, Missouri, and was delivered to the Air Force on September 26, 1958. This aircraft was immediately modified to the JF-101B configuration and used for testing by McDonnell. The aircraft on display served with several active units and was again modified first to F-101F and later TF-101F configurations. Its last duty assignment was with the Air National Guard at Selfridge AFB in Michigan. It was retired in May 1972. Its markings currently represent an F-101B which was assigned to the 4440th Air Defense Group at Langley AFB in Virginia.
Designed as a penetrator and long-range escort fighter, the F-101 Voodoo first appeared in 1954. The design was based on the earlier prototype XF-88, and no actual prototype F-101 was built. Later versions were used as long-range interceptors and reconnaissance aircraft. Built by McDonnell Aircraft of St. Louis, Missouri, and was delivered to the Air Force on September 26, 1958. This aircraft was immediately modified to the JF-101B configuration and used for testing by McDonnell. The aircraft on display served with several active units and was again modified first to F-101F and later TF-101F configurations. Its last duty assignment was with the Air National Guard at Selfridge AFB in Michigan. It was retired in May 1972. Its markings currently represent an F-101B which was assigned to the 4440th Air Defense Group at Langley AFB in Virginia.
Erected by Air Power Park. (Marker Number 007.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is September 26, 1958.
Location. 37° 2.574′ N, 76° 21.953′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It is in Coliseum Central. Marker can be reached from West Mercury Boulevard (U.S. 258) west of LaSalle Avenue (Virginia Route 167), on the right
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when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 413 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton VA 23666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. F-89J Scorpion (a few steps from this marker); F-105D Thunderchief (within shouting distance of this marker); A-2 Polaris (within shouting distance of this marker); Nike-Ajax (within shouting distance of this marker); Ajax (within shouting distance of this marker); RF-4C Phantom II (within shouting distance of this marker); M-2 Corporal (within shouting distance of this marker); A-7E Corsair II (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2017
2. F-101F Voodoo Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
