Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
F-89
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J Scorpion
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F-101F Voodoo
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. F-89/J Scorpion/F-101F Voodoo Marker
F-89D/J Scorpion
No. 52-2129 USAF Interceptor
Scorpion 52-2129 was delivered to the USA by Northrop Aircraft on January 5, 1955. Its last assignment was to the 4500th Air Base Wing at Langley AFB in Hampton, Virginia in July 1962.
The F-89 Scorpion was an American all-weather interceptor built during the 1950s, the first jet-powered aircraft designed for that role from the outset to enter service. Its design was simple: produce an aircraft capable of carrying a heavy radar set and massive firepower to destroy Soviet nuclear bombers. Though its straight wings limited its performance, it was among the first United States Air Force (USAF) jet fighters equipped with guided missiles and notably the first combat aircraft armed with air-to-air nuclear weapons.
F-89J's were the last variation and were flown by the USAF through 1959 and by the Air National Guard until 1969. A total of 1,050 Scorpions of all variants were produced.
On loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force
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F-89D Scorpion in flight, 3/28/1956. NARA
F-89D Scorpion showcases part of its impressive weapon load
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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 Aircraff of St. Louis, Missouri, it 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 440th Air Defense Group at Langley AFB, Virginia.
On loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force
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F-101 Voodoo in flight over Portland with the 123rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron of the Oregon Air National Guard, 7/27/1977. NARA
F-101B Voodoo displayed with its main armament of two AIR-2A Genie nuclear rockets and two AIM-4 Falcon guided missiles, Peterson Field, Colorado, 5/24/1965. NARA
Erected by Hampton
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. F-89/J Scorpion/F-101F Voodoo Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Cold. A significant historical date for this entry is January 5, 1955.
Location. 37° 2.576′ N, 76° 21.948′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Virginia. It can be reached from West Mercury Boulevard (U.S. 258) 0.1 miles west of LaSalle Avenue, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located on the grounds of the Hampton Air Power Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 413 West Mercury Boulevard, Hampton VA 23666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the 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
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
3. F-89/J Scorpion
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: F-105D Thunderchief / SM-78 Jupiter (within shouting distance of this marker); A-2 Polaris (within shouting distance of this marker); Nike-Ajax (within shouting distance of this marker); RF-4C Phantom II / M-2 (MGM-5) Corporal (within shouting distance of this marker); F-100D Super Saber Mercury/Little Joe Booster (within shouting distance of this marker); MIM-3 Nike-Ajax/XV-6A Kestrel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); NASA Space History (about 300 feet away); NACA (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
Other markers no longer nearby. F-101F Voodoo (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); F-89J Scorpion (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); F-105D Thunderchief (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Ajax (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); RF-4C Phantom II (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed);
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
4. F-101F Voodoo
Also see . . .
1. Northrop F-89J Scorpion. (Submitted on June 11, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. F-101F Voodoo. (Submitted on June 11, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Hampton Air Power Park. (Submitted on June 11, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 11, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
