Northrop F-89J Scorpion, 53-2519, Planes of Fame Air Museum
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Registration: 53-2519
Construction Number: Unknown
Code Number: O-32517 / 54
Model Northrop F-89J Scorpion
Operator: Planes of Fame Air Museum
Airport: Chino (CNO / KCNO), USA - California
Photographer: Martin Laycock
Date Taken: 06/05/1993
Date Submitted: 22/03/2009
Marked for some reason as 53-2517 this F-89J is actually 53-2519. Originally constructed as an F-89D, she was later converted to F-89J standard and modified to carry the Douglas MB-1 Genie nuclear-tipped unguided air-to-air rocket. She served with the 11th Fighter Interceptor Squadron and the 179th Fighter Interceptor Squadron of the Minnesota ANG, at Duluth Minnesota. She's seen here waiting her turn for restoration at Chino.
Picture ID:1164545