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Warplanes proudly brings you yet another product we are deeply proud of: the T-33 Shooting Star USAF model airplane. This T-33 Shooting Star USAF model is made from only the finest grade of mahogany, worked to a perfect scale copy of the T-33 Shooting Star USAF. The design of the wing, the tail and the body of this art piece are carefully carved, mirrored from the actual T-33 Shooting Star USAF. Cover it in a detailed, complete paint scheme, that includes squadron name, logos, insignia and the plane's distinct markings, and you get a one of a kind model you can definitely be proud of!

To preserve the T-33 Shooting Star USAF's exquisite design, a coat of clear lacquer is finally applied to its entire body. All exquisite works done to our models are enthusiastically performed by our highly skilled craftsmen that are aviation enthusiast themselves. The T33 Shooting Star USAF model plane is mounted on a steel support rod and a wooden- base stand so you can beamingly display this masterpiece anywhere you want. Other optional display accessories are also available, including the pitch wall mount for your model collection allowing it to be placed on the wall and ceiling for an added flying effect.

The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star is a jet trainer that made its first flight in 1948, piloted by Tony LeVier. The two-place T-33 jet was designed for training pilots already qualified to fly propeller-driven aircraft. It was developed from the single-seat F-80 fighter by lengthening the fuselage slightly more than three feet to accommodate a second cockpit. Despite its age, the T-33 still remains in service worldwide.

In addition to its use as a trainer, the T-33 has been used for such tasks as drone director and target towing, and in some countries even as a combat aircraft. The Shooting Star served many missions during its time. It was used to transport pilots to other bases to pick up tactical aircraft, and afterward led them home on long over-water flights. It also provided realistic combat training. While deployed as the "enemy" during exercises, T-33 pilots flew far out to sea and returned to penetrate the radar defenses of Okinawa, testing the interception ability of jets defending the island. The aircraft also served as a high-speed courier service for the delivery of classified materials, as well as ferrying aircraft parts to various bases in the Pacific.

The T-33 is one of the world's best known aircraft, having served with the air forces of more than 20 different countries for almost 40 years. Many are still in use throughout the world, and T-33s have also been built under license in Canada and Japan. A reconnaissance version, RT-33, was built for export.