Hat / Lapel Pin- Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (1948-1988) 1-1/4"L x 1/2"H

Hat / Lapel Pin- Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (1948-1988) 1-1/4"L x 1/2"H Acquired from a Military Surplus Store that went out of business 1-1/4"L x 1/2"H The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star is a subsonic jet trainer aircraft developed by Lockheed Corporation. Here are some key details about its military use: Type: Jet trainer aircraft Primary Users: United States Air Force, United States Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, German Air Force, and many others First Flight: March 22, 1948 Introduction Date: 1948 Retired: 1988 (U.S. Military), July 31, 2017 (Bolivian Air Force) Nickname: "T-Bird" The T-33 was developed from the Lockheed P-80/F-80 Shooting Star by lengthening the fuselage to accommodate a second seat, instrumentation, and flight controls. It was used primarily for training pilots already qualified to fly propeller-driven aircraft2. The aircraft also served in various roles such as drone director, target towing, and reconnaissance