No.51-9086 · USAF · Trainer
—Air Power Park Tour —
Beginning in June 1943, after development of the Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star, the need for a high-performance trainer aircraft with seen. The resulting T-33 T-Bird was basically an F-80 as shown here with an extended fuselage to allow for a second seat. In addition to its role as a trainer, some airframes were modified for reconnaissance missions.HM Number | HM1YMR |
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Placed By | Air Power Park |
Marker Condition | No reports yet |
Date Added | Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 at 9:01am PDT -07:00 |
UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18S E 378437 N 4100571 |
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Decimal Degrees | 37.04350000, -76.36698333 |
Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 37° 2.61', W 76° 22.019' |
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 37° 2' 36.6" N, 76° 22' 1.14" W |
Driving Directions | Google Maps |
Area Code(s) | 757 |
Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling East |
Closest Postal Address | At or near 401-451 US-258, Hampton VA 23666, US |
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