Near Bowling Green in Warren County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Lockheed T-33A-5 Shooting Star

Gen. Russell Elliott Dougherty, USAF

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015

1. Lockheed T-33A-5 Shooting Star Marker

Inscription.

Lockheed T-33A-5 Shooting Star. Gen. Russell Elliott Dougherty, USAF. , General Dougherty is a native of Glasgow, KY, having been born there November 15, 1920. He graduated from Western Kentucky University then received a law degree from the University of Louisville. Honorary degrees have been bestowed upon him from several universities. , From service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he entered the military as an aviation cadet, receiving his pilot wings in March, 1943. During World War II his duties included crew and instructor pilot assignments with B-17 and B-29 aircraft. Three decades of intense involvement in the Cold War found General Dougherty in leadership positions, both nationally and internationally. In 1972, General Dougherty was promoted to his four-star grade and assigned as Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied powers Europe, returning to the United States in 1974 to take command of the Strategic Air Command. Following retirement in 1977, General Dougherty was a senior statesman and advisor in military circles and was the Executive Director of the Air Force Association. He died in 2007 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. , Among his decorations are: the Defense Distinguished Service Medal; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters; Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters; the Bronze Star; and the Joint Service Commendation Medal., Lockheed T-33A-5 , SN 51-8786 , This aircraft is the trainer version of the F-80, which was the USAF's first operational jet fighter. Also known as the "T-Bird", this trainer version was flown regularly by General Dougherty, particularly while serving at the Pentagon. The T-Bird on display came to the USAF in 1953. After serving with a Combat Crew Training Wing at a Nellis AFB, NV, it was assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI. It was then placed on static display at the Yankee Air Museum in Ypsilanti, MI. In January 2011, 27 years later, it was loaned to Warren County for restoration and placement in Aviation Heritage Park., This aircraft is on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force. , Crew: 2 , Length: 37 ft 9 in , Wingspan: 38 ft 10.5 in , Height: 11 ft 8 in , Powerplant: , 1 Allison J33A35 turbojet , Weight: , Empty: 8,300 lb , Max: 15,100 lb , Max Speed: 600 mph , Cruise speed: 455 mph , Range: , 1,275 miles , Armament: , None

General Dougherty is a native of Glasgow, KY, having been born there November 15, 1920. He graduated from Western Kentucky University then received a law degree from the University of Louisville. Honorary degrees have been bestowed upon him from several universities.
From service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, he entered the military as an aviation cadet, receiving his pilot wings in March, 1943. During World War II his duties included crew and instructor pilot assignments with B-17 and B-29 aircraft. Three decades of intense involvement in the Cold War found General Dougherty in leadership positions, both nationally and internationally. In 1972, General Dougherty was promoted to his four-star grade and assigned as Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied powers Europe, returning to the United States in 1974 to take command of the Strategic Air Command. Following retirement in 1977, General Dougherty was a senior statesman and advisor in military circles and was the Executive Director of the Air Force Association. He died in 2007 and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Among his decorations are: the Defense Distinguished Service Medal; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters; Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters; the Bronze Star; and the Joint Service Commendation Medal.

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T-33A-5 — SN 51-8786
This aircraft is the trainer version of the F-80, which was the USAF's first operational jet fighter. Also known as the "T-Bird", this trainer version was flown regularly by General Dougherty, particularly while serving at the Pentagon. The T-Bird on display came to the USAF in 1953. After serving with a Combat Crew Training Wing at a Nellis AFB, NV, it was assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI. It was then placed on static display at the Yankee Air Museum in Ypsilanti, MI. In January 2011, 27 years later, it was loaned to Warren County for restoration and placement in Aviation Heritage Park.

This aircraft is on loan from the National Museum of the United States Air Force

Crew: 2
Length: 37 ft 9 in
Wingspan: 38 ft 10.5 in
Height: 11 ft 8 in
Powerplant:
1 Allison J33A35 turbojet
Weight:
Empty: 8,300 lb
Max: 15,100 lb
Max Speed: 600 mph
Cruise speed: 455 mph
Range:
1,275 miles
Armament:
None

Erected 2011 by the Bowling Green Aviation Heritage Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 2011.

Location.

Lockheed T-33A-5 Shooting Star Aircraft image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015

2. Lockheed T-33A-5 Shooting Star Aircraft

36° 55.161′ N, 86° 26.098′ W. Marker is near Bowling Green, Kentucky, in Warren County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Three Springs Road and Smallhouse Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1825 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green KY 42104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Col. Terrence ("Terry") W. Wilcutt, USMC (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Edward Cherry, USAF (a few steps from this marker); Grumman F9F-5 Panther (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Arnie Franklin USAF (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Skiles and Three Springs (approx. ¼ mile away); McFadin's Station / Cumberland Trace (approx. 2 miles away); John Hunt Morgan (approx. 2.9 miles away); Lost River Blue Holes, Trees, Wild Flowers And Quarrying Ruins (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bowling Green.

Also see . . .
1. Aviation Heritage Park. Park website homepage (Submitted on June 10, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

2. "Bowling Green Aviation Heritage Park is on the Grow". Warbird Digest website entry, June 23, 2013 (Submitted on June 10, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

3. Russell E. Dougherty. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on April 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

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General Russell Elliott Dougherty image. Click for full size.

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3. General Russell Elliott Dougherty

. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

View of Aviation Heritage Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mark Hilton, May 7, 2015

4. View of Aviation Heritage Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. 3. submitted on April 10, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on June 10, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.