Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star

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Title

Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star

Subject

US Army Air Forces Technology

Description

This jet was designed in 1943. It was rumored to have flown recon missions in Italy. This plane was the first jet in the US military and kickstarted the development of jets. This plane was very successful in the Korean War.

Source

Lockheed Martin

Publisher

Lockheed Martin

Date

1945

Type

US Army Air Forces History

Citation

“Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star,” War and Technology, accessed May 17, 2024, https://wartech.omeka.net/items/show/10.