T-33A, p.2



1951 Lockheed T-33A, N9124Z



The Commemorative Air Force's Lockheed T-33A, affectionately known as the "T-Bird." Assigned to its Golden Gate Wing, and pilot sponsors Doug Cayne and John Fulton, this T-33 is based at the former Castle Air Force Base, near Merced, California. The Air Force flew T-Birds at Castle, as part of the 84th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, through 1987.

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N9124Z was originally ordered as a Navy bird, BuAer Serial Number 128706, but we believe it was delivered to the Air Force. Built in 1951, its Air Force equivalent Serial Number is 51-6581, so following convention we put that number on the tail.
T-33 Web 19.jpg 		Our gleaming bird, nicknamed &quotThe Flying Mirror" following its first post-restoration air show appearance.
T-33 Web 20.jpg 		A view from the rear, immediately after we completed restoration.
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Doug in the front seat.
T-33 Web 22.jpg 		Finally flying... The tip tanks are painted black on the side facing the pilot (as they were in the Air Force) to prevent glare from blinding the pilot. The polished tips add a nice touch.
T-33 Web 23.JPG 		We had our helmets painted to match the tip of the vertical stabilizer.
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One of several in-flight photographs by professional photographer Ted Carlson, who does lots of great work for the US Air Force. <br><br>Copyright 2000 by Ted Carlson.
T-33 Web 25.jpg 		One of several in-flight photographs by professional photographer Ted Carlson, who does lots of great work for the US Air Force. <br><br>Copyright 2000 by Ted Carlson.
T-33 Web 26.jpg 		N9124Z in formation with Dan Lavigna's Canadair CT-133 over Mojave, California, near &quotThe Center." Note Mojave Airport below. <br><br>Copyright 2000 by Ted Carlson.
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One of several in-flight photographs by professional photographer Ted Carlson, who does lots of great work for the US Air Force. <br><br>Copyright 2000 by Ted Carlson.
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T-33 Web 29.jpg 		One of several in-flight photographs over Mojave by professional photographer Ted Carlson, who does lots of great work for the US Air Force. <br><br>Copyright 2000 by Ted Carlson.
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Doug, following yet another great flight in our T-bird.
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