Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star ~ Moline, KS
Posted by: YoSam.
N 37° 21.784 W 096° 17.895
14S E 739266 N 4138575
When I was in the Marine Corps, a Major gave me a ride in the back seat of one of these trainers...so cool!
Waymark Code: WMNG67
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2015
Views: 7
County of display: Elk County
Location of display: US 160 (3rd St.) & Maple St., city park, Moline
Marker at display reads:
Paint Furnished
by
Thompson Brothers
Cofeeville [sic] KS
and
PPG
"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.
"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. The T-33A on display was flown to the museum in 1962.
"TECHNICAL NOTES:
Armament: Two .50-cal. machine guns in nose
Maximum speed: 525 mph
Cruising speed: 455 mph
Range: 1,000 miles
Ceiling: 45,000 ft.
Span: 37 ft. 6 in.
Length: 37 ft. 8 in.
Height: 11 ft. 7 in.
Weight: 15,000 lbs. maximum
Serial number: 53-5974" ~ National Museum of the USAF