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I flew in a Cold War-era jet that trained US fighter pilots. It showed how far military aviation has come.

I had the rare opportunity to fly in a historic jet trainer ahead of the Pacific Airshow in October. The T-33 Shooting Star was used to train US Air Force pilots on jet aircraft until the early 1960s.
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Historic T-33 fighter jet goes on display at Joplin Airport

JOPLIN, Mo. — One of the first operational U.S. fighter jets is now on display at the Joplin Airport. A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official unveiling of a restored “T-33 Shooting Star.” The ...