| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 35029 |
| Military Code: | TR-029 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed T-33 |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed T-33A |
| C/n (msn): | 580-8368 |
| Operator Titles: | Greece - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | Πολεμική Αεροπορία |
| Unit Markings: | 222 MEA |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Chania - SoudaMap |
| Country: | Greece |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LGSA IATA: CHQ Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 15 May 1992 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 173058 |
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The 222 MEA at Souda (Crete) was equipped with some 18 T-33A Shooting Stars. At least 4 of these were painted in a striking orange colourscheme and in use as target towing platform. These often took off from Souda with a supporting mission for the nearby NATO Missile Firing Installation (NAMFI) installation that was located at the Greek island. The target (an orange iron "bomb") was pulled on a very long rope behind the T-33A. On the NAMFI range air defense artillery tries to find the target and shoot at it... This 35092 can still be enjoyed... it's preserved at Tatoi museum since late 2000. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 October 2019, and has since been viewed 1011 times. |