Coliseum Central in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
F-89J Scorpion
No.52-2129 • USAF • Fighter
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Photographed By Bernard Fisher, May 28, 2017
1. F-89J Scorpion Marker
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F-89J Scorpion. No.52-2129 . USAF . Fighter. First proposed in December of 1945, the F-89 Scorpion was designed as a replacement for the P-61 Black Widow. The first flight was on August 16, 1948. A novel design of the aircraft was the use of “decelerons,” split ailerons that could be opened to act as speed breaks. A total of 1,050 of these two-seat, all-weather interceptors were built. , Manufactured by Northrop Aircraft at Hawthorn, California, this aircraft was delivered to the USAF on January 5, 1955 and served until after July of 1962. It was assigned to Goose Bay Air Base, Labrador and was later returned to Northrop for contract work an upgrade to F-89J standards. The makings are those of the 59th FIS at Goose Bay Air Base, Labrador.
First proposed in December of 1945, the F-89 Scorpion was designed as a replacement for the P-61 Black Widow. The first flight was on August 16, 1948. A novel design of the aircraft was the use of “decelerons,” split ailerons that could be opened to act as speed breaks. A total of 1,050 of these two-seat, all-weather interceptors were built.
Manufactured by Northrop Aircraft at Hawthorn, California, this aircraft was delivered to the USAF on January 5, 1955 and served until after July of 1962. It was assigned to Goose Bay Air Base, Labrador and was later returned to Northrop for contract work an upgrade to F-89J standards. The makings are those of the 59th FIS at Goose Bay Air Base, Labrador.
Erected by Air Power Park. (Marker Number 008.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is January 5, 1955.
Location. 37° 2.572′ N, 76° 21.942′ 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 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
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of this marker. F-101F Voodoo (a few steps from this marker); F-105D Thunderchief (a few steps from this marker); Nike-Ajax (within shouting distance of this marker); A-2 Polaris (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-89J Scorpion 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 254 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
