Aircraft Photo of 49-432 / 90432 | Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #769263
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:49-432
Alternate Serial:90432
Other Marks:432
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 F-80C Shooting Star
C/n (msn):080-2180
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Valparaiso / Destin / Fort Walton Beach - Eglin AFBMap
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KVPS   IATA: VPS   Local: VPS   Other: -
Collection:Air Force Armament Museum
 
Photo Date:23 September 1979
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 769263
Photo Comment

This F-80 was later repainted to represent the aircraft which shot down a MiG-15 in the world's first all-jet fighter air battle during the Korean War in November 1950, as per my 2024 photo

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

It was added on 18 January 2025, and has since been viewed 46 times.


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