[struwwelpeter]

Eielson AB had a few T-33s long ago, and in 1979 or 1980 they allowed non-pilot air crewmembers (and a few penguins) to ride front-seat.

I got my chance and was amazed and how agile and fast that old bird was. When they say 'balls to the walls' that's what literally happens.

Now I know why fighter jocks have those silly-looking g-suits. And 'Gold Bond' medicated powder ;-)

[NorthOf45]

Thank you ... someone who appreciates the post. : )

[Armigerous]

I flew backseat in a TBird as a Cadet qat the USAF Academy. Designated "Smoky 75" we did barrel rolls over Pike's Peak and pulled a full 5 g's in one turn. Great little plane

[Erasmus]

Eielson AB had a few T-33s long ago, and in 1979 or 1980 they allowed non-pilot air crewmembers (and a few penguins) to ride front-seat.

Shades of the Flying Nun.