| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 45-8357 |
| Alternate Serial: | 58357 |
| Military Code: | FN-357 |
| Other Marks: | 42 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 080-1571 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 62 FS / 56 FW |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Warner Robins - Robins AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Georgia, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KWRB IATA: WRB Local: WRB Other: - |
| Collection: | Museum of Aviation |
| Photo Date: | 14 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 808469 |
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Displayed in the markings of the 62nd FS, 56th FG (Selfridge AFB, MI) worn at the time, this F-80 is the only survivor of 16 aircraft to participate in the first overseas jet fighter deployment to Europe in 1948. After service with a pilot training unit at Luke AFB, AZ it was modified from F-80A to F-80C around 1953 and went on to fly with the Iowa, Oklahoma and Illinois ANGs. From 1959 it was put on display in a park in Aurora, IL, eventually going on show at Warner Robins in 1984 This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 May 2025, and has since been viewed 42 times. |