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D-091 - T-33 Part 2

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The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, also known as the T-Bird, is an American subsonic jet trainer. It was initially developed as the TP-80C/TF-80C, as a variant of the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, by lengthning the fuselage 1 meter (3 feet), and adding a second seat with instruments and flight controls. Its first flight was made in March 22nd, 1948, and production lasted between 1948-1959.
   A licence of production was given to Canadair to build T-33 for service in the Royal Canadian Air Force, were it was given the code name CT-133 Silver Star. Kawazaki also manufactured versions of the T-33 in Japan.
   Despite its use as a trainer, some variants had two machine guns for gunnery training, and even was used in combat. During the Bay of Pigs Invasion (April 17th-20th, 1961), Cuban T-33s shot down some B-26 Marauders and sank two transport ships. In June 21st, 1996, the Hellenic Air Force used the T-33 to intercept a Turkish F-16C that violated Athens air space.
   Bolivia was the last user of the T-33, retiring its units from active service on July 31st, 2017.

Versions you can find in this decal:

Bolivia (4 versions, vinyl mask for FAB 620 sold separately)

Chile (1 version)

Cuba (2 versions)

México (2 versions)

Nicaragua (2versions)

Peru (1 version)

Uruguay (2 versions).


Vinyl Mask for FAB 620 can be found here: https://aztecmodels.com/products/m-091-t-33-bolivia-fab-620