T-33A T-Bird - Valparaiso, FL
N 30° 27.986 W 086° 33.634
16R E 542182 N 3370553
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: WMGZXK
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2013
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T-33A 53-5947 was last assigned to the 95th Fighter-Interceptor Training Squadron, 325th Fighter Weapons Wing, Tyndall AFB, Florida, and still carries those markings including the "Mr. Bones" 95th FITS badge on nose.
The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 by lengthening the fuselage by slightly over three feet and adding a second seat, instrumentation and flight controls. It was initially designated as a variant of the P-80/F-80, the TP-80C/TF-80C.
Originally designated the TF-80C, the T-33 made its first flight on 22 March 1948 with US production taking place from 1948 to 1959. The two prototype TF-80Cs were modified as prototypes for an all-weather two-seater fighter variant which became the F-94 Starfire.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): T-33A T-Bird
Tail Number: (S/N): 53-5947
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): USAF Armament Museum
inside / outside: outside
Access restrictions:
The plane is one of 25 located outside the USAF Armament Museum just off Eglin AFB. There is no fence around the museum so the outdoor planes are accessible every day.
Other Information:: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
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