The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, T-Bird, jet trainer made its first flight in 1948. With a crew of two, its service ceiling is 48,000 feet while cruising at 396 knots. As well as serving as a trainer, it served in numerous roles in the Navy and Air Force until being retired in 1997.
T-33 Shooting Star
Apr 20, 2016 | AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Aviation, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3, T-33 Shooting Star