Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
A-7E Corsair II
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T-33A T-Bird
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. A-7E Corsair II/T-33A T-Bird Marker
A-7E Corsair II
BuNo. 157606 Navy Attack
The A-7E Corsair II was first flown on November 25, 1969. It was powered by a naval version of the 15,000 lbs. thrust Allison/Rolls-Royce TF41-A-2 turbofan engine, giving the A-7E a speed of 693 mph.
The Corsair II was based on an earlier supersonic fighter, the F-8U Crusader. Built by LTV (Ling-Temco-Vought) Aerospace in Dallas, Texas, a total of 535 A-7E's were built. The A-7E was a standard light attack aircraft and served the U.S. Navy during Operation Desert Storm. The Navy phased out the last of their A-7E's in 1992. The markings shown are those of squadron VA-174.
On loan from the National Naval Aviation Museum
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A-7E from VA-94, USS Kitty Hawk, landing, 11/8/1978. National Naval Aviation Museum
A-7E from VA-94, USS Kitty Hawk, on runway, 11/9/1978. National Naval Aviation Museum
T-33A T-Bird
No. 52-0734 USAF Trainer
After development of the Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star during World War II, the newly formed United States Air Force needed a high-performance trainer aircraft. The resulting T-33 T-Bird was basically an F-80 with an extended
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This T-33 trainer, built by Lockheed, was accepted by the Air Force in 1953 and assigned to the 48th FIS where it remained with the squadron during its moves from base to base. At the time of its retirement on March 26, 1987, it was one of the oldest jet aircraft in the USAF active inventory. The markings are the same as worn on its retirement day.
On loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force
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T-33 jet trainers in flight, 1952. NARA
T-33 jet trainers prepare for a routine flight from Williams Air Force Base, Arizona, 11/12/1951. NARA
Erected by Hampton Air Power Park and Museum. (Marker Number 002/001.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm.
Location. 37° 2.615′ N, 76° 22.009′ W. Memorial is in Hampton, Virginia. It is on West Mercury Boulevard (U.S. 258) 0.1 miles west of LaSalle Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. A-7E Corsair II/T-33A T-Bird Marker
Regionally, this memorial is on Virginias Peninsula and in Coastal Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: F-86L Sabre/Mercury Test Capsule (a few steps from this marker); Langley Field (a few steps from this marker); NACA (a few steps from this marker); NASA Space History (within shouting distance of this marker); MIM-3 Nike-Ajax/XV-6A Kestrel (within shouting distance of this marker); F-100D Super Saber Mercury/Little Joe Booster (within shouting distance
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
3. A-7E Corsair II
Other markers no longer nearby. T-33A T-Bird (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Mercury Test Capsule (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); A-7E Corsair II (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); M-2 Corporal (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. LTV A-7E Corsair II. (Submitted on June 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. T-33A T-Bird. (Submitted on June 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Hampton Air Power Park. (Submitted on June 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
4. T-33A T-Bird
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
