Aircraft Photo of 49-2434 | Northrop F-89B Scorpion | AirHistory.net #589444
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:49-2434
Military Code:FV-434
Aircraft Original Type:Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Aircraft Generic Type:Northrop F-89 Scorpion
Aircraft Version:Northrop F-89B Scorpion
C/n (msn):
Location
City / Area:San Antonio / Lackland AFB [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Texas, United States
 
Photo Date:December 1965 to June 1966
Photo from:Don Bennett Collection
Photo ID: 589444
Photo Comment

49-2434 a Northrop F-89B Scorpion. Arrived USAF in January 1951 as an F-89A it was eventually converted to a F-89B, but retained the mock-up of the Martin F-1 turret in the nose. Seen here at the USAF History and Traditions Museum, Lackland, Texas around 1965/6. Scanned from an original reproduced photograph from my collection date, and photographer unknown.

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