A female instructor pilot with the 39th FTS climbs into a T-38C Talon.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959

As a 435th FTS T-38C departs, a second Talon assigned to 560th FTS, another squadron assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing at Randolph, returns from a mission.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959

A crew chief and a pilot perform a visual check on the landing gear.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959

Looks can deceive. This T-38C looks brand new, but is over 50 years old.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959

Head-on, the streamlined fuselage and tri-cycle landing gear of the T-38 Talon are clearly visible.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959

The pilot inspects the intakes for any foreign objects before start-up of the Talon's General Electric J85-GE-5 turbojet engines.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959

Two instructors prepare for a proficiency mission to remain qualified on the type.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959

Lieutenant Colonel Jason Earley, commander of the 435th FTS, undertaking a walk around to inspect his aircraft before climbing aboard.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959

For training missions, the student is in the front seat with the instructor in the aft seat.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959

A female student taxies her Talon to the runway for a mission designed to put into practise the topics learned in the class room.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Northrop T-38 Talon - СШАUSA - 1959