T-33A Shooting Star - Birmingham, AL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member hummerstation
N 33° 33.760 W 086° 44.270
16S E 524333 N 3713697
The T-33 is one of the world's best-known aircraft, having served with the air forces of more than 20 different nations over several decades.
Waymark Code: WMEJ25
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 06/02/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Ddraig Ddu
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The two-place T-33 jet was designed for training pilots already qualified to fly propeller-driven aircraft. It was developed from the single-seat F-80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage about three feet to accommodate a second cockpit.

Originally designated the TF-80C, the T-33 made its first flight in 1948. Production continued until 1959 with 5,691 T-33s built. In addition to its use as a trainer, the T-33 has been used for such tasks as drone director and target towing, and in some countries even as a combat aircraft. The RT-33A, a reconnaissance version made primarily for use by foreign countries, had a camera installed in the nose and additional equipment in the rear cockpit.

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Type of Aircraft: (make/model): F-94B Starfire

Tail Number: (S/N): 70602

Construction:: original aircraft

Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Located at the Southern Museum of Flight

inside / outside: outside

Access restrictions:
The aircraft is located inside the museum's fence in an outdoor viewing area where it is visible from the street. Do not visit this waymark after dark.


Other Information:: Not listed

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Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
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