Flying in Lockheed's T-33 Shooting Star transported me to the past, showcasing early fighter jet capabilities and how ...

Otherwise, the plane is fully functional, the way it was during the Cold ... fighter. It could really turn on a dime, and it shot down a number of American aircraft in the Vietnam War," said ...

America's first jet trainer The US was among several countries around the world ushering in a new era of fighter aircraft toward the end of World War II.

As a Cold War-era aircraft, the T-33 didn't feature the digital displays or avionics that are routine on more advanced fighter jets. The T-Bird had primarily analog controls, leaving the pilot ...

The Stratofortress acted as a strong nuclear deterrent throughout the Cold War as well. The MiG-21 Fishbed is one of the most widely produced fighter aircraft in aviation history. Originally ...