Description: Dramatic original vintage “OFFICIAL U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO”photograph shows the Lockheed F-94C Starfire with wing rocket pods. This is a vintage photograph and not a copy or reproduction with full caption on back (see scan). The Lockheed F-94 Starfire was a first-generation jet aircraft of the United States Air Force. It was developed from the twin-seat Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star in the late 1940s as an all-weather, day/night interceptor. The aircraft reached operational service in May 1950 with Air Defense Command, replacing the piston-engined North American F-82 Twin Mustang in the all-weather interceptor role. The F-94 was the first operational USAF fighter equipped with an afterburner and was the first jet-powered all-weather fighter to enter combat during the Korean War in January 1953. It had a relatively brief operational life, being replaced in the mid-1950s by the Northrop F-89 Scorpion and North American F-86D Sabre. The F-94C was the only variant to be officially named Starfire.[citation needed] With time, the entire F-94 family has adopted the name. Mid-wing rocket pods were added, holding 12 rockets apiece. Most of the time, the nose rockets were not fitted, and the mid-wing pod rockets were the sole armament. This version of the aircraft was extensively used within the Semi Automatic Ground Environment (SAGE) air defense system. Photograph measures 8 x 10 inches and is in excellent condition with no bends, tears, or creases and is very sharp and has strong tones with good contrast and clarity. Please email with any questions and please "VIEW SELLERS OTHER ITEMS". Thanks. NOTE: BUYERS - I can combine shipping and send out 8 ounces of items for the same price as one ounce...or about the equivalent of 6 - 8 x10 photographs.
Price: 30 USD
Location: Greenbrae, California
End Time: 2024-11-29T05:18:15.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.75 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Conflict: Korea (1950-53)
