Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star

The Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star was the first operational jet fighter used by the United States Army Air Forces, and saw extensive combat in Korea with the United States Air Force as the F-80. As one of the world's first successful turbojet-powered combat aircraft, it helped usher in the "jet age" in the USAF and other air forces worldwide. One of its claims to fame is in training a new generation of pilots, especially in its closely-related T-33 Shooting Star trainer development.

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Science & Technology

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• P-80
• Shooting
• Star
• USAF
• Korean
• War
• T-33
• combat
• aircraft

[vbsurfa]

My father flew the F-80 in the Korean War. Unfortunately, his jet suffered AA hits on a mission and he crashed just short of his base. I was only 2 1/2 when he died but he's always been MY hero.

[streakyology]

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[83rrsou]

@vbsurfa Your father will also be my hero!  My dad also flew the F-80 in Korea & sustained AA damage. Fortunately he survived and went on to fly the F-84, F-86, F-4 & F-104.

[DaManzMoney]

@vbsurfa He is my Hero to Bro 

[140Robbie]

my grandpa was in the Korean war

[darkiansmith]

@vbsurfa Sorry about your Dad but being a jet pilot in those days was about the ultimate of cool.

[datzfast]

@Velvet Violator i will write it Evey chance i get. thanks. 

[VelvetViolator]

@datzfast : You must have slept in yours sister´s cum for writing such a deranged crap.

Next time go shoot yourself or think twice before writing such trash...

[datzfast]

@Velvet Violator yes but for an engine with a life span of ten hours i think of it as more an example of what not to do. ever, not even in a moment of desperation. so befor you go praising the fuhrer for his superior engineering i would suggest you take a second look at the P-80. even with its english inspired engine. if you can still feel the same way you have got to be a NAZI worshiper. because your beliefs are based on political feelings rather that superior engineering.

[datzfast]

@fadil yes but in your british infinite wisdom you also gave engines to russia for its Migs, so thanks alot for playing both sides of the fence, sounds a lot like the NWO bankers doesnt it.

[t328]

when i was stationed in korea 1978-70 went to suewon a.f.b. for guard duty i was in the army,saw a f-80 was cool the koreans had painted it in us air force camo.also first time i saw a-10 it was for team spirit 79

[USSWISCONSIN64]

@vbsurfa sorry bout ur Father. SALUTE