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Slingsby T-3A Firefly N3004H
United States Air Force - Slingsby T-3A Firefly N3004H (msn 2126 T.67M260-T3A), with 5 others, of the USAF Flight Academy at Colorado Springs, in April 1997. Date: 1997
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© The Tony Lovelock Collection / Peter Butt / Mary Evans
1997 Academy Colorado Firefly Slingsby Springs T 3a Usaf
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In this photograph from The Tony Lovelock Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, we witness a formation of six United States Air Force (USAF) T-3A Fireflies soaring through the clear blue sky above Colorado Springs in April 1997. Among them is the distinctive Slingsby T-3A Firefly with the registration number N3004H and manufacturing serial number 2126, also known as T.67M260-T3A. The USAF Flight Academy, based in Colorado Springs, was home to an impressive fleet of these versatile training aircraft during the late 1990s. The T-3A Firefly, a twin-engine, high-wing monoplane, was designed and manufactured by the British aircraft company Slingsby Sailplanes Ltd. and later assembled in the United States by the Aero L-3 Corporation. This particular model, the T-3A, was specifically adapted for the USAF's pilot training program. The T-3A Firefly was an essential part of the USAF's pilot training curriculum, providing students with valuable experience in basic flight training, instrument flight rules instruction, and advanced aerobatics. The aircraft's advanced avionics and robust design made it an ideal platform for teaching future pilots the skills they would need to excel in their military careers. In this photograph, the six T-3A Fireflies gracefully navigate the Colorado skies, leaving a trail of vapor in their wake. The crisp, clear conditions offer an unobstructed view of the aircraft's sleek lines and intricate details. The image captures the essence of aviation history and the enduring allure of flight training, making it a must-have for any aviation or military history enthusiast's collection.
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