Grayling in Crawford County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star
Number Built: 6,557
Developed into: Lockheed F-94
Starfire, Boeing Skyfox
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.
Location. 44° 39.536′ N, 84° 42.725′ W. Marker is in Grayling, Michigan, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of South James Street (Michigan Route 72) and Charles Street, on the right when traveling south on South James Street. The marker is located at the American Legion Post 106. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 South James Street, Grayling MI 49738, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The 75 MM Pack Howitzer (here, next to this marker); The M4 Sherman (a few steps from this marker); M60 Tank (a few steps from this marker); City of Grayling and Camp Grayling Partnership (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Grayling Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Shoppenagon / Shoppenagon's Homesite (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Au Sable Riverboat Commemoration (about 400 feet away); Crawford County Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grayling.
Additional commentary.
1. Design
The Shooting Star was designed by Clarence "Kelly" Johnson who is more famous for his work on the U2 and SR-71 spy planes.
— Submitted January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 4, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.