Steinsfurt in Sinsheim in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Lockheed T-33A Trainer

Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024

1. Lockheed T-33A Trainer Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Als erstes strahlgetriebenes Schulflugzeug hob die TF-80C, eine gestreckte Version der F-80, am 22. März 1948 zu ihrem Erstflug ab. Im Mai erhielt das Muster seine endgültige Bezeichnung T-33 und bald darauf seinen Spitznamen T-Bird. Das war der Anfang einer großen Karriere in den 1950er Jahren. 1961 wurde die T-33 von der überschallschnellen T-38 abgelöst.

Baujahr: 1948
Gewicht: 6.550 kg
Höchstgeschw.: 933 hm/h

English:
The TF-80C, an elongated version of the F-80, was the first trainer aircraft powered by jet engines. It made its first flight in March 1948. In May the prototype received its final designation T-33 and shortly afterwards its nickname „T-Bird". This was the beginning of a great career in the 1950s. In 1961 the T-33 was replaced by the supersonic aircraft T-38.

Year of construction: 1948
Weight: 6,550 kg
Top speed: 933 hm/h

Erected by Technik Museen Sinsheim Speyer.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1948.

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49° 14.348′ N, 8° 53.956′ E. Marker is in Sinsheim, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Steinsfurt. It is at the intersection of Eberhard-Layher-Straße and In der Au on Eberhard-Layher-Straße. The marker is located in the parking lot of the museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eberhard-Layher-Straße 1, Sinsheim BW 74889, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: MiG-23 ML (a few steps from this marker); Tupolev TU-134 (within shouting distance of this marker); Dampfstraßenwalze / Steam Road Roller (within shouting distance of this marker); MAN Schiffs-Dieselmotor / MAN Marine Diesel Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); Hunting Percival/P66 Pembroke (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); USAF Matador TM-61 (about 90 meters away); Tupolev TU-144 (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Tupolev TU-144 (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sinsheim.

More about this marker. The static displays and markers are located on the grounds of the Technik Museum. There is an entrance fee to visit the museum and markers.

Also see . . . Lockheed T-33. Wikipedia

The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (or T-Bird) is an American subsonic jet trainer. It was produced by Lockheed
Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024

2. The Lockheed T-33A Trainer and Marker
and made its first flight in 1948. The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 starting as TP-80C/TF-80C in development, then designated T-33A. It was used by the U.S. Navy initially as TO-2, then TV-2, and after 1962, T-33B. The last operator of the T-33, the Bolivian Air Force, retired the type in July 2017, after 44 years of service.

(Submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Lockheed T-33A Trainer in the parking lot of the museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 24, 2024

3. The view of the Lockheed T-33A Trainer in the parking lot of the museum

Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.