Aircraft Photo of 71-5262 | Lockheed T-33A | Japan - Air Force | AirHistory.net #823541
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:"71-5262"
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed T-33
Aircraft Version:Lockheed T-33A
C/n (msn):580-8680
Operator Titles:Japan - Air Force
Local Operator Name:航空自衛隊
Location
City / Airport:Grand Canyon - ValleMap
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: -   IATA: -   Local: 40G   Other: -
Collection:Planes of Fame Air Museum - Grand Canyon
 
Photo Date:13 April 2024
Photo by:Aad van der Voet
Photo ID: 823541
Photo Comment

Painted in Japanese markings as 71-5262, but never served with them. It is in fact ex USAF 53-5341, then US Navy QT-33A Bu156158. The huge wing section in the back belongs to B-50A 46-10 "Lucky Lady II", the aircraft that in Feb/Mar 1949 made the first non-stop flight around the world.

This photo is copyright © Aad van der Voet, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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