Edwards AFB in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
T-33A “Shooting Star”
Lockheed
By Denise Boose, January 15, 2013
1. T-33A “Shooting Star” Marker
The two-seat T-33 was developed from the single-seat F-80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage slightly more than three feet to accommodate a second cockpit. It was originally designated TF-80C and made its first flight in March 1948. It quickly became the centerpiece of USAF flight training. Over 5000 “T-Birds” were manufactured by Lockheed with more than 1000 eventually transferred to foreign countries. It was also built under license in Canada and Japan. T-33s were flight tested here and later served both in a support role and with the USAF Test Pilot School.The T-33 on display started its Air Force career at Vance AFB, OK in June 1959. It was flight-delivered to the AFFTC Museum from Castle AFB, Ca in July 1986.
On load from the USAF Museum.
Erected by Air Force Flight Test Center Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space.
Location. 34° 54.761′ N, 117° 55.227′ W. Marker is in Edwards AFB, California, in Kern County. Marker can
By Denise Boose, January 15, 2013
2. T-33A “Shooting Star” Marker
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. T-28B - "Trojan" (a few steps from this marker); N.F.-11 (T.T.-20) - “Meteor” (a few steps from this marker); UC-45J - "Expeditor" (a few steps from this marker); F-84F - "Thunderstreak" (within shouting distance of this marker); YA-7D - "Corsair II" (within shouting distance of this marker); CT-39A - "Sabreliner" (within shouting distance of this marker); F-111A - "Aardvark" (within shouting distance of this marker); Piper PA-48 “Enforcer” (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edwards AFB.
By Denise Boose, January 15, 2013
3. T-33A “Shooting Star”
By Denise Boose, January 15, 2013
4. T-33A “Shooting Star”
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5. T-33A “Shooting Star”
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6. T-33A “Shooting Star”
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on March 16, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 20, 2013, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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