| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 52-1949 |
| Alternate Serial: | 0-21949 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop F-89 Scorpion |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop F-89J Scorpion |
| C/n (msn): | N443 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Riverside - March ARBMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KRIV IATA: RIV Local: RIV Other: - |
| Collection: | March Field Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 25 July 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 43106 |
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The F-89 was nicknamed the 'Flying Vacuum' because of its low slung jet intakes, which were rather prone to injesting FOD on the runway/taxyway. This example served with the USAF from Nov. 54 until May 69. She arrived at the March Field Air Museum for display during June 1981. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 February 2018, and has since been viewed 822 times. |