West Harrison in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lockheed T-33

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

1. Lockheed T-33 Marker

Inscription. Lockheed T-33 This T-33, known as the “T-Bird,” is on loan from the United States Navy and was once on display at the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York City. It commemorates Westchester County Airport’s history as home to the 105th Flying Unit of the New York Air National Guard from 1948 to 1984.
Designed by Lockheed in 1948 and produced until 1959, T-Birds were used as jet trainers with cockpit capacities for two people, top speeds of 600 miles per hour and ranges of almost 1,400 miles. Although more than 7,000 T-Birds were built, only a few hundred remain today.
This monument is dedicated to the men and women of the New York Air National Guard.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 41° 4.795′ N, 73° 42.963′ W. Marker is in Harrison, New York, in Westchester County. It is in West Harrison. Marker is at the intersection of County Route 35 and Lake Street (New York State Route 120), on the right when traveling east on County Route 35. Located next to Westchester County Airport. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Harrison NY 10604, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Reuben Wright’s Mill (approx. 1.9 miles away); Reuben Wright’s Mills

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(approx. 1.9 miles away); Merritt Hill (approx. 2½ miles away); The War for American Independence (approx. 2.6 miles away); a different marker also named Merritt Hill (approx. 2.6 miles away); VFW Post 5463 Veterans Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); This Flame of Freedom (approx. 3.1 miles away); North Castle Veterans Memorial (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrison.

Lockheed T-33 Trainer image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

2. Lockheed T-33 Trainer

The marker is at the left, in front of the flower bed.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,308 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.