T-33 Shooting Star – Maneuver

Gregory Colyer demonstrates combat maneuvers in the T-33 during the 100th Centennial Celebration Air Show, June 10, 2017, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Originally designated the TF-80C, the T-33 made its first flight in 1948. Production continued until 1959 with 5,691 T-33s built. In addition to its use as a trainer, the T-33 has been used for such tasks as drone director and target towing, and in some countries even as a combat aircraft. The RT-33A, a reconnaissance version made primarily for use by foreign countries, had a camera installed in the nose and additional equipment in the rear cockpit.