F-89J Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 First time out for my restored F-89J Scorpion seat and unrestored T-33 seat. Seats were displayed at the annual retiree breakfast at the 148th FW in Duluth MN. Displayed with the '89 seat is a 16X20 print on canvas of a unit F-89J and a poem about the F-89. Like Capt. Fig I'm just getting started on the T-33 seat, fortunately I have the aircraft tail number and have researched the unit assignments and am looking for patches from those units. The history and patches for the F-89 are nearly complete. Link to post Share on other sites
Robswashashore Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Fascinating and fine work. Where do you keep them when you don't have them out? MSGT William Gould, 8th Weather Squadron, USAAF WWIIMAJ Abner J. Barnett, 329th Infantry Regiment, 83rd Division, USA Medical Corps WWI, WWIIT 5 A. Curtis Dufield, 147th Armored Signal Company, 7th Armored Division WWIICAPT Thomas F. Hooper, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, WWII"And then we all got invited to World War II and everybody's life changed." (Jean Kelly Barnett Gould 1922-2009 (My mom))For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. (Phil. 4:11b)"That outfit was so bad that the CHAPLAIN went over the hill with a couple of guys." William Bryson Gould 1920-2012 )(My dad)) Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Our members never stop impressing me with the talent they possess. I am impressed! :thumbsup: **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Link to post Share on other sites
kjones5452 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Very nice. I know it took a long time and a lot of work. Link to post Share on other sites
MWalsh Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Well done display! MW Link to post Share on other sites
48MMS Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have always loved the F-89, a good old American masterpiece! A few years ago I designed an F-89 patch that a friend then made for me in return for the artwork. Like the F-94B, it was created in the paint program of Windows. Link to post Share on other sites
F-89J Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Fascinating and fine work. Where do you keep them when you don't have them out? They are currently covered in the garage. I would like to keep them in the basement but that would preclude taking them out for others to see. Link to post Share on other sites
F-89J Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have always loved the F-89, a good old American masterpiece! A few years ago I designed an F-89 patch that a friend then made for me in return for the artwork. Like the F-94B, it was created in the paint program of Windows. I worked Special Weapons on the F-89J and F-101B/F. Here's the patch we had made from artwork supplied by Douglas Aircraft. Link to post Share on other sites
F-89J Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Well done display! MW Thanks. Hope to add story boards with the aircraft assignment history and patches. Link to post Share on other sites
F-89J Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Very nice. I know it took a long time and a lot of work. Lots of late hours in the garage and figuring out how to fabricate parts. Picture is of the explosive initiators and canopy switch made from wood. Link to post Share on other sites
F-89J Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Our members never stop impressing me with the talent they possess.I am impressed! :thumbsup: And rightfully so !! Link to post Share on other sites
Bluehawk Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 USMF new member "Capt Fig" is just getting started on the project of restoring a T-33 seat, like one he egressed out on one day long ago. I hope he sees this thread. He's looking for parts and I'm sure he'd be impressed with your achievement, as am I. HONORING FAMILY LtCol Wm Russell (1679-1757) VA Mil; Pvt Zachariah McKay (1714-97) Frederick VA Mil; BrigGen Evan Shelby, Jr (1719-94) VA Mil; Pvt Vincent Hobbs (1722-1808) Wythe VA Mil; Pvt Hugh Alexander (1724-77); Lt John R. Litton (1726-1804); Bvt BrigGen/Col Wm W. Russell (1735-93) 5th VA Rgmt; Lt James Scott (1736-1817); Capt John Murray, Sr (1747-1833); Capt John Sehorn, Sr (1748-1831) VA Mil; Pvt Corbin Lane (1750-1816) Franklin/TN Mil; Cpl Jesse D. Reynolds (1750-1836) 5th VA Rgmt; Capt. Solomon C. Litton (1751-1844); 1Lt Christopher Casey (1754-1840) SC Mil; Pvt Mark Adams (1755-1828); Pvt Randolph White (1755-1831) Bailey's Co. VA Rgmt; Capt. John R. Russell (1758-1838); Pvt Joseph T. Cooley (1767-1826) Fort Hempstead Mil; Pvt Thomas Barron (1776-1863) 1812; Capt. John Baumgardner (1787-1853) VA Mil; Pvt Joel Estep (1828-1864) Co B 5th KY Inf CSA & US; Pvt George B. Bell (1833-1910) Co C 47th IL Inf US; Cpl Daniel H. Barron (1838-1910) Co B 19th TN Rgmt Inf CSA; Capt Richard K. Kaufman (1908-1946) 7th PRG/3rd AF CCU; T-5 Vernon L. Bell (1926-95) 1802nd Spec Rgmt; PO2 Murray J. Heichman (1932-2019) HQSB/MCRD; PFC Jess Long (1934-2017) US Army; PFC Donald W. Johnson (1931-) 43rd ID HQ; A1C Keith W. Bell (1931-2011) 314th TCW; A3C Michael S. Bell (1946-) 3346th CMS; A1C Sam W. Lee (1954-2017) 2d BW; AW3 Keith J. Price (1975-) VP-10; 1Lt Matthew Wm Bell (1985-) 82nd Abn/SOC Link to post Share on other sites
F-89J Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 USMF new member "Capt Fig" is just getting started on the project of restoring a T-33 seat, like one he egressed out on one day long ago. I hope he sees this thread. He's looking for parts and I'm sure he'd be impressed with your achievement, as am I. Fig and I are in contact and keep each other up to speed with our progress. Link to post Share on other sites
Cobrahistorian Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I worked Special Weapons on the F-89J and F-101B/F. Here's the patch we had made from artwork supplied by Douglas Aircraft. Glad to see you and Fig have made contact. Looking forward to updates from both of you guys! As for this patch, it is absolutely brilliant! Jon In memory of 1LT Julius C. Goldman, XO of F/330th, 83rd Infantry Division 1944-45. Looking for ETO/MTO P-47 and Tactical Reconnaissance Unit photographs and any items associated with WWII Jewish fighter pilots. Curator of Arms & Armor at the National Museum of the Marine Corps http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2009.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2010.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2011.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2012.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2013.gifhttp://www.usmilitariaforum.com/usmfribbons/donation2014.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Capt Fig Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Great to see you here, too!! Love the new photos! Fig Link to post Share on other sites
F-89J Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Glad to see you and Fig have made contact. Looking forward to updates from both of you guys! As for this patch, it is absolutely brilliant! Jon Our Armament Shop used the patch with an "ARMAMENT" tab over the top and our Augmentee loaders used a "LOADING" tab Link to post Share on other sites
Jack's Son Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Take a look, and add yours.............. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=83579 **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/301020-robin-ray/ Link to post Share on other sites
dschneck Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 They are currently covered in the garage. I would like to keep them in the basement but that would preclude taking them out for others to see. Well then you need a new first floor display room with a garage door! Move those cars out into the driveway and get to work...just kidding...maybe. :w00t: Nice job on the seats. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites
Backtheattack Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Great display, and nice work. Link to post Share on other sites
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