Northrop converted 350 F-89Ds to J models, Air Defense Command's first fighter-interceptor to carry nuclear armament, its air-to-air rockets having a nuclear warhead. The aircraft on display, 52-1911, was the last in service with an operational unit when provided for preservation by the Maine ANG in July 1969. It is painted to represent F-89J 53-2509 assigned to the 449th FIS in the late 1950s, based at Ladd AFB, near Fairbanks AK. Hence it carries red arctic markings

The Scorpion is painted in red Artic markings to represent a 449th FIS aircraft based at Ladd AFB, Fairbanks, AS during the late 1950s. It is in reality 52-1911, a Maine ANG aircraft, and was the last ever F-89 with an operational unit. Note also the Allison J35-A-35A turbojet engine alongside.