| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 120349 |
| Military Code: | S-102 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American FJ Fury |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American AF-1/FJ Fury |
| Aircraft Version: | North American FJ-1 Fury |
| C/n (msn): | 141-38401 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-51 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | ChinoMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KCNO IATA: CNO Local: CNO Other: - |
| Collection: | Yanks Air Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 December 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 560783 |
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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. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 April 2023, and has since been viewed 163 times. |