Luke Air Force Base in Glendale in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 19, 2026

1. Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star Marker

Inscription. The T-33A, derived from the single-seat F-80C fighter, became the USAF's standard jet trainer in 1949 and served almost two decades in that role. It played a secondary role at Luke AFB but enjoyed 17 years of longevity here following its June 1951 arrival. Its Inventory peaked at 60 aircraft in February 1961. The T-33A was used as a lead in trainer for F-84F and F-100 aircraft. The Shooting Star trainer departed Luke AFB in April 1969.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1961.

Location. 33° 32.387′ N, 112° 21.723′ W. Marker is in Glendale, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in Luke Air Force Base. It can be reached from West Falcon Street east of North 140th Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Luke Air Force Base AZ 85309, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert,

in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area,

and in the Tohono O’odham Nation.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

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and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Gadsden Purchase,

and Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dedicated to USAF Pilots and Support Personnel (within shouting distance of this marker); Lockheed F-104G Starfighter (within shouting distance of this marker); KNIFE-13 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell Douglas F-15B Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); Republic F-84F Thunderstreak (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); North American F-100C Super Sabre (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glendale.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 19, 2026

2. Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star Marker

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 19, 2026

3. T-33A

The T-33 on display is actually aircraft 58-0495, but it is painted and marked to depict Serial No. 68-0745, assigned to Luke AFB

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2026, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 66 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2026, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.