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Aero Vodochody L-39 (Albatros) Forum
The L-39 is a single engine, tandem two seat, all-metal, subsonic aircraft. First flown on November 4, 1968, the L-39 served as the standard jet trainer in 1972 for the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Pact countries.

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Last post by Vatche Aghjayan
May 2nd, 2013, 6:30 am
Aero Vodochody L-29 (Delfin) Forum
First flown in Czechoslovakia on 5 April 1959, the L-29 Delfin has become the low-cost favorite of Classic Jet afficianados.

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Last post by Vladimir Pilat
April 25th, 2013, 4:39 am
deHavilland Vampire/Venom Forum
The deHavilland DH110 Vampire first flew in Sep. 43 and led to the development of a second twin-boom aircraft, the DH112 Venom. Together, roughly 835 aircraft were built.

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Last post by Martin Tibbitts
February 22nd, 2013, 2:55 pm
Hispano HA-200 (Saeta) Forum
The jet-engined, straight wing Saeta ("Arrow") was built by Hispano under the direct guidance of famed designer Willy Messerschmitt. First flown on 12 August 1955, it was built as both a basic trainer and as a light attack aircraft.

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Last post by John Gordon
September 13th, 2012, 7:10 am
Hunter Jet Provost/Strikemaster Forum
First flown on 16 June 1954, the Jet Provost was initially designed for the RAF as a basic trainer. The Strikemaster is a light attack fighter jet, developed from the Jet Provost.

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Last post by Andy Anderson
April 19th, 2013, 4:57 pm
Lockheed T-33 (Shooting Star) Forum
The T-33 Shooting Star has been the most widely used jet trainer in the world. The T-33 was used by the USAF, US Navy, and over forty nations around the world. Lockheed built 5,691 T-33s by August, 1959.

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Last post by Bob Stevens
October 28th, 2012, 7:05 am
MiG Alley Forum
Mikoyan-Gurevich's contribution to the Classic Jet era includes the MiG-15, -17 and -19, code named as the Fagot, Fresco and Farmer.

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Last post by Howard Chipman
April 26th, 2013, 4:58 pm
PZL/WSK TS-11 Iskra Forum
First flown on 5 February 1960, the Iskra ("Spark" in Polish) was designed as a two-seat primary and advanced jet trainer. Over 500 were built before production ended.

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Last post by Arek Zoltowski
November 5th, 2012, 2:35 am
All other Classic Jets
Less popular but still relevant Classic Jets include the Folland Gnat and Fouga CM-170 (Magister) and many, many others.

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Last post by David Boyd
May 14th, 2013, 1:59 pm

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