| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 44-83020 |
| Alternate Serial: | 483020 |
| Military Code: | 78 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-80/TV-1 Shooting Star (F-80/TO-1) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed XP-80 Shooting Star |
| C/n (msn): | 140-1001 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Washington / Smithsonian Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | District of Columbia, United States |
| Collection: | National Air and Space Museum (Smithsonian) |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 2016 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 288461 |
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"Lulu-Belle" on display in the Jet Aviation exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum. Designed by the famous Clarence L. "Kelly" Johnson, this aircraft was produced in only 143 days during World War II in Lockheed's 'Skunk Works', flying on Jan. 8, 1944. Also called the "Green Hornet", it was the first USAAF jet to exceed 500 mph in level flight. The design led to the P-80 Shooting Star. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 October 2020, and has since been viewed 438 times. |