Coliseum Central in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
T-33A T-Bird
No.51-9086 • USAF • Trainer
— Air Power Park Tour —
This T-33 trainer built by Lockheed Aircraft was accepted by the Air Force on April 28, 1953. Its career existed of only two Air Training Command units - one at Wichita AFB in Kansas and the other at Perrin AFB in Texas. It was sent to the NASA/Langley Research Center in November 1961 and was retired from service in January 1963.
Erected by Air Power Park. (Marker Number 012.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is April 28, 1953.
Location. 37° 2.61′ N, 76° 22.019′ 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 of this marker. Mercury Test Capsule (a few steps from this marker); A-7E Corsair II (within shouting distance of this marker); Langley Field (within shouting distance of this marker); NACA (within shouting distance of this marker); NASA Space History (within shouting distance of this marker); M-2 Corporal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); A-2 Polaris (about 300 feet away); F-101F Voodoo (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
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 271 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.