Thunderbirds T-38A Talon are in trail formation. The T-38A The fuel crisis of the early 1970s resulted in the selection of the Northrop T-38A Talon, a supersonic trainer. Five T-38s used the same amount of fuel needed for one F-4 Phantom, and fewer people and equipment were required to maintain the aircraft. The team flew the Talon from 1974–1981. T-38 aerial 049 by AirmanMagazine

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