Tigerhead Models THD72017 1:72 The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

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The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (or T-Bird) is an American jet trainer aircraft. It was produced by Lockheed and made its first flight in 1948 piloted by Tony LeVier. The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 starting as TP-80C/TF-80C in development, then designated T-33A. It was used by the U.S. Navy initially as TO-2 then TV-2, and after 1962, T-33B. Despite its age, the T-33 remains in service worldwide. – Cuban Air Force – Hellenic Air Force – Italian Air Force – Paraguay Air Force – Turkish Air Force