The T-33 jet trainer was derived from the Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star, the USAF's first operational jet fighter, in 1948. In the fifty years since its introduction the T-33 has trained more jet pilots than any other training type. In addition to this role, it has served, and continues to serve, as an attack fighter the AT-33 and as a reconnaissance aircraft the RT-33 in several foreign air forces. It was also a testbed in many development programs including tests on ejection seats and missile guidance systems, and continues yet today in various military and civilian roles.
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Very good history of a great plane!,
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A worthy addition to the authors books on other early American jets....the F-84, F-89 and F-94. The T-33 was the standard training jet for the west throughout the 50s and early 60s. In fact, it was developed from the first successful American jet fighter. Lockheed made thousands and they saw use everywhere from Europe to Asia...the list is nearly endless. The fact that it was developed from the P-80 and the "T-Bird" is still in use over 55 years later tells you Lockheed got it right the first time. The book does an excellent job of going into the development, history and service of the plane. There are also good chapeters on foreign use and the civilian warbirds that fly today. A few more shots of the hundreds of static examples would have been fun though.
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Excellent book!,
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This is a great resource for anyone who builds models. Dozens of paint schemes, squadrons and close up photos. A must have if you are building a T-33 or F-80.
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Lockeed T-33 T-Bird,
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What a great book! A truly enjoyable read cover to cover with fantastic historic photos - quite a few I have never seen!
This title and a trip to Washington's TWO Air and Space museums are HIGHLY recommended!!
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