T-38C 70-1566/'VN' carries special tail markings for the commander of the 3rd Flying Training Squadron based at Vance AFB. The aircraft is shown over the nearby city of Enid, Oklahoma.

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

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

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

This underside shot of a T-38C shows the sleekness of Northrop's design and an appreciation of the Talon’s 'White Rocket' nickname.

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

To counter the lack of air conditioning in the cockpit, T-38 aircrew keep the canopies open while taxiing especially in the extreme heat of summer.

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

Gear retraction on departure from Nellis AFB.

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

A student and instructor pilot return to the 3rd FTS operations building following a training flight at Vance AFB.

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

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

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

T-38C 70-1566/'VN' takes off from Nellis AFB, Nevada. During the USAF Weapons School's graduation exercise held at Nellis, the 3rd FTS sends aircraft and instructor pilots to participate as Red Air, or enemy, fighters.

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

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

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