Walkaround #837

Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star

Reference photos by Ross Spenard

Normal tail markings for 414 Squadron

 

      

Photos taken at Abbotsford International Airshow August '99

Special RCAF 75th Anniversary paint scheme 

Ross Spenard

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Closeup of markings on side of aircraft

Markings on side of aircraft

A/C lights on tip tank.  This is aircraft 133577

Markings on port wing

 

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Markings on starboard wing

Detail of the nose gear

Driver's seat

Rear cockpit (The rain, not that it rains much here on the West Coast, has arrived).

 

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Detail of speed brakes and main gear door

Cockpit and intake

Ejection seat

3/4 rear view

 

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Side view of emitter? mounted under starboard wing.  The CT133 is used in a variety of roles ie:ECW aircraft and simulating missles.  It is possible that this is an electronic emitter of some type used for one of these roles.
Anyone have any info?  Contact Ross if you do.

 

Photos and text © by Ross Spenard