On display at Yanks Air Museum with the emblem of VF-51 "Screaming Eagles" which succeeded VF-5A, the first USN squadron to enter the jet age. Powered by an 18kN Allison J32-A-2 turbojet, the FJ-1 saw short operational service aboard USS Boxer, being replaced by the F9F-2 Panther. This straight-wing Fury is one of just 33 built. Flown by Cdr E. Aurand, it set a speed record of 1 h, 58 m, 7s between Seattle and Los Angeles in Feb 48. It was struck off charge on 06 Oct 53 and acquired by the museum in 1999.

Stored before restoration for exhibition commenced

Now beautifully restored and looking absolutely immaculate on display at the Yanks Air Museum. This particular Fury was TOC during Nov. 1947 and served until Oct 1953 during which time she broke the record for the fastest flight between Seattle and Los Angeles (1205 miles, 1 h 58 m 7 s) in Feb. 1948. The FJ-1 was the last Navy aircraft to use machine guns.