Air Force Jet, Sheldon, IA
N 43° 12.760 W 095° 50.346
15T E 269383 N 4788345
This Air Force trainer sits in front of Sheldon Regional Airport just north of town.
Waymark Code: WMB0W3
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2011
Views: 6
This Air Force trainer sits in front of Sheldon Regional Airport just north of town. There is no sign designating its model or history, but research indicates it is a Lockheed F 80 trainer jet, estimated early 50’s vintage. It has a double cockpit and the traditional red, white and blue insignia with a star at the back. There is an identification number of 29614 on the tail.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Lockheed F 80 trainer
Tail Number: (S/N): 29614
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Sheldon Regional Airport
inside / outside: outside
Other Information:: Not listed
Access restrictions: Not listed
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