T 33 MEDIA FLIGHT WITH GREG COLYER 

That bird is an ex-RCAF airframe. The oval exhaust port just forward of the tail (left side) is one of the big indicators, as well as the one-piece windscreen. We never should have retired them, it cost 10x to get contractors to do the combat support missions. T-birds were relatively cheap.

Just a gorgeous aircraft! The reporter brought life to the vid. Loved her reaction and enthusiasm.

The F-80 single seat version was nicknamed “ Shooting Star”. The T-33 trainer version nickname was “ T-Bird”.

There was one in the park in Nocona TX when I was a kid. The canopy was missing and there were stairs so kids could play in it. It was one of the biggest inspirations for my interest in aviation. It would be a dream come true to go up in one.

Roxette, you are so lucky. I am happy you enjoyed that flight👏👏👏😍

It's a bit strange, but the older I get, the more these machines fascinate me.

I got to fly in a T 33 at Ellison Airforce base Alaska. CAP was a memorable day ❤

My dad ejected from this bird in 1955 over Arizona and survived a back spin with no recovery. Glad he did.

Saludos a toda la familia Pietro JART

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Does this restored version have the j33 engine?

Great old bird, but the damn thing burns 350 gallons of Jet A per hour😀