Coliseum Central in Hampton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
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F-101F Voodoo
No.56-0246 USAF Fighter
Air Power Park Tour
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. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 2.574′ N, 76° 21.953′ W.
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Marker was in Hampton, Virginia. It was in Coliseum Central. It could 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 was at or near this postal address: 413 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton VA 23666, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was on the Peninsula and in Coastal Virginia. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Tidewater. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: F-89 / J Scorpion / F-101F Voodoo (here, next to this marker); A-2 Polaris (within shouting distance of this
Other markers no longer nearby. 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); M-2 Corporal (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); A-7E Corsair II (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on June 11, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 31, 2017, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
