Volume 43 of the "Warpaint Series". It was initially hailed as the manned missile, the wingless wonder and the most advanced aircraft ever build but later called uncomplimentary terms as the flying coffin the widow maker and other unprintable expressions. The F-104 Starfighter is perhaps one of the most enigmatic aircraft of the post-war period. Not good enough for the USAF but worth while for the rest of NATO. Over 2.500 built serving with no less than 15 airforces but not a permanent place within the USAF. Complete and detailed history; 1:72nd scale plan; In detail pictures; Kit, decal and accessory list; Pages of superb colour camouflage drawings, colour, and black and white photography; Complete production list; Squadrons, units and individual aircraft serials and codes; Comprehensive specification.
Description of the F-104 "Starfighter" jet fighter as part of the air forces of the USA, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, Japan, Pakistan, the People's Republic of China, Italy, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Greece, Turkey, Jordan and other countries.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Stafrace, Charles
Title
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Details
English text, paperback, many mostly colour photos, 12 pages with colour profiles, large format. 64 pages.
