Flying in Lockheed's T-33 Shooting Star transported me to the past, showcasing early fighter jet capabilities and how ...

Strapped in the rear seat of the T-33's cockpit, I triple-checked the buckles and straps securing me. The clear bubble canopy sealed shut with a click, shutting out the aircraft's engine roar.

Lockheed’s F-80 Shooting Star, the first operational jet fighter, flew in June 1944 under the power of an Allison J-33 with a remarkable 4,000 pounds of thrust. GE started a school for future ...

Pacific Squadron WWII: P-80 "Bolt" Shooting Star The Shooting Star was the US Air Force's first operational fighter jet. The first Shooting Stars were delivered late in 1944. Advertisement All the ...

The tragic irony of Dick's death was further compounded by the fact that it occurred when he was flying another Skunk Works project, the P-80 Shooting Star jet fighter. Most significantly ...