The Shooting Star's legacy remains as the aircraft that that pushed America into the Jet Age, and secured Lockheed Aircraft's ...

Strapped in the rear seat of the T-33's cockpit, I triple-checked the buckles and straps securing me. The clear bubble canopy sealed shut with a click, shutting out the aircraft's engine roar.

The military decided not to proceed with the P-59 and instead focused its attention on the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, which ultimately became the United States' first operational jet fighter.

The T-33 Shooting Star was used to train US Air Force pilots on jet aircraft ... America's first jet trainer The US was among several countries around the world ushering in a new era of fighter ...