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The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star was a jet trainer that saw wide ranging service with many countries around the world. It was in production from 1948 until 1959, and many still remain in service.The T-33 was derived from the F80 fighter but with a longer fuselage to accommodate the second seat, and two guns (if fitted) instead of four.
The T-33 was armed in some versions with 2 x 12.7mm machine guns in the nose, and racks for bombs or rockets.
This example is a CT-133A of the Hellenic Air Force 1993.
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Around that time, a friend of mine was flying them.
The most common colour scheme was the "Vietnam era" one
Although there could be some for target towing duties
P.P.
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My father used to be a pilot trainer on theese arcrafts a long time ago...
Yes, the target towing ones were painted on this scheme...
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Putting a date/era on these is always difficult especially when they were in use for so long - I try and find out as much as I can, and also check photos on airliners.net, but nothing is 100% certain lol....
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I appreciate your efforts.
It's just that I've been near them -growing up in a fightertown.
Generally speaking,in the 60ies it was "aluminum and buzz numbers" like in most airforces
In the 70ies the viet nam era camo, and it stayed untill 96-7 when they were retired after becoming.
Btw in 94 this friend of mine used to buzz past my car flying less than 5 feet
I've seen it in my rear view mirror, racing him to the next waypoint. Ok, rant stops here...
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Keep it up.
P
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I should change the date - you think 1960-something?
I did find this photo dated 1988 btw: [link]
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No,I think the site is right.(1998, that is)
It must be just before decommissioning these
birds.
Hence, the tattered pink scheme, for drone towing and target practice.
P
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