F-80C of 36th FBS taxiing out to runway, early 1953

F-80C Shooting Stars of the 36th FBS taxiing out to the runway to begin a bombing mission, early 1953

photo courtesy of Gene Crackel

Note: Gene Crackel would become one of the many F-80 pilots in the 36th FBS to transition into the F-86F Sabre, beginning February 22, 1953.