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This T-33 is the two-seat trainer version of the F-80 Shooting Star. Built by Lockheed, it was America's first operational jet fighter. The low radar signature was unintentional and caused early air traffic controllers a lot of grief. It must have given Lockheed's Skunk Works something to think about since they went on to design the SR-71 Blackbird and F-117 Stealth Fighter.

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DSC_6447a.jpg - This T-33 is the two-seat trainer version of the F-80 Shooting Star.  Built by Lockheed, it was America's first operational jet fighter.  The low radar signature was unintentional and caused early air traffic controllers a lot of grief.  It must have given Lockheed's Skunk Works something to think about since they went on to design the SR-71 Blackbird and F-117 Stealth Fighter.

Date: 3/16/08 12:03 PM | Resolution: 3872 x 2592 | ISO: 200 | Exp. Time: 1/250s | Aperture: 8.0 | Focal Length: 44.0mm

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