T-33A - Othello, Washington
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Volcanoguy
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T-33A on display in Pioneer Park in Othello, Washington.
Waymark Code: WM87KE
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2010
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This T-33A is on display along Main Street in Othello, Washington at Pioneer Park. The plaque at the display states:
“The T-33A was the first jet trainer the U.S. Air Force had. This air craft was donated by the U.S. Air Force and the Washington Air National Guard. It once flew over the Columbia Basin and was under the guidance of the 637th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, 25th Air Division and the North American Air Defense Command Network. The radar station was located 7 miles south of Othello on “Radar Hill.”
The Squadron was formed in May 1947 at Larson A.F.B. and moved to Othello in Sept. 1951. The base was decommissioned and closed in March 1974.”
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star
Tail Number: (S/N): 0-29568
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Pioneer Park
inside / outside: outside
Access restrictions:
Park closed 11 pm to 6 am.
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)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.