Grayling in Crawford County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

1. The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star Marker

Inscription. The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star or T-Bird was first produced in 1948 and was last used by the Bolivian Air Force in 2017. While mainly a "trainer" the T-33 saw some usage later by other countries in combat. The T-33 could attain a top speed of 600 mph.

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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Michigan Lower Peninsula.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

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

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Au Sable Riverboat Commemoration (about 400 feet away); Au Sable River (about 400 feet 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.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

2. The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star Marker

The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

3. The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

4. The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, January 2, 2023

5. The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

The T33 is part of an impressive collection of military hardware at the post.

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 323 times since then and 25 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.