| 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 |
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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 112 times. |