
Aircraft | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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. It was added on 7 July 2025, and has since been viewed 61 times. |