F-104 Starfighter

The RCAF received their first CF-104 in March 1962. Although originally designed as a supersonic interceptor the Canadian Air Force used it primarily for low level strike and reconnaissance. Over the 25 years of active service 110 aircraft were lost to accidents earning it nicknames like "Widow Maker" and "Lawn Dart". The RCAF CF-104 probably had the most flying time of any variant with an average of 6,000 hours per plane over their life time compared to the Luftwaffe's 3,000 hours.Built as a...

The RCAF received their first CF-104 in March 1962. Although originally designed as a supersonic interceptor the Canadian Air Force used it primarily for low level strike and reconnaissance. Over the 25 years of active service 110 aircraft were lost to accidents earning it nicknames like "Widow Maker" and "Lawn Dart". The RCAF CF-104 probably had the most flying time of any variant with an average of 6,000 hours per plane over their life time compared to the Luftwaffe's 3,000 hours.Constructed...

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The Lockheed F-104 Starfighter was a single-engine, high-performance, supersonic interceptor aircraft that served with the United States Air Force (USAF) from 1958 until 1967 and continued in service with the Air National Guard until it was phased out in 1975. Because of its physical appearance and performance, the F-104 has often been called the "missile with a man in it." The design was a product of the Korean War, and was unique in several respects. The F-104 Starfighter had its first...

Hobby Master 1-72 Air PowerHA1064 Lockheed F-104F "Starfighter" BB+377, Waffenshule Der Luftwaffe 10, 1961The F-104 Starfighter was a revolutionary design with short razor-sharp wings. It was the first aircraft to be able to maintain Mach 2 not just in short bursts. The Starfighter shattered speed and rate of climb records that still are impressive today. This extremely high speed earned the plane the nickname "The Missile With A Man In It". Because of financial considerations 15 or more...

Hobbymaster 1/72nd scale HA1049 F-104G Starfighter 26+69, MFG 2, Marineflieger, 1985. The Lockheed F-104C came about as the result of Tactical Air Command (TAC) decision that the F-104A wasn't a capable supersonic tactical strike fighter. The F-104C was equipped with an in-flight refueling probe to extend its range and was capable of delivering a tactical nuclear weapon. Put into service during the Vietnam War the USAF realized the F-104C wasn't the aircraft for Vietnam and was replaced with...

Hobby Master 1/72 Air PowerHA1070 F-104G "World Speed Record Holder" c/n 9028, Belgium Air Force, June 6, 1963The F-104 Starfighter was a revolutionary design with short razor-sharp wings. It was the first aircraft to be able to maintain Mach 2 not just in short bursts. The Starfighter shattered speed and rate of climb records that still are impressive today. This extremely high speed earned the plane the nickname "The Missile With A Man In It". Because of financial considerations 15 or more...

Hobby Master 1-72 Air PowerHA1063 F-104J "TAC Meet 1980" 46-8587, 202nd Sqn., JASDF, Nyutabaru AB, JapanThe JASDF (Japan Air Self Defense Force) was formed in 1954 with the F-86F. In 1959 the F-104J was chosen as the replacement aircraft and at the end of manufacturing in December 1967 Japan had received 210. These aircraft equipped seven squadrons (Hikotai) with the 207th Sq. 83rd Air Group assigned to the Southwestern Air Defense Force, Naha Airbase, Okinawa. In March 1986 the 207th who were...

Hellenic Air Force F-104C (1:200) By Herpa 1:200 Scale Diecast Airliners Item Number: HE552530 About Hellenic Air Force F-104C (1:200) Hellenic Air Force F-104C (1:200) by Herpa 1:200 Scale Diecast Airliners Item Number: HE552530 About Herpa 1:200 Scale Diecast Airliners By working closely with manufacturers in the auto, aviation and transportation industries, Herpa Miniaturmodelle GmbH manufactures highly detailed, quality cars, trucks and airplane miniatures. Producing both diecast metal and...

Luftwaffe F-104G WTD61 Last Flight 98+04 (1:72) By Herpa 1:72 Military Models Item Number: HE580120 About Luftwaffe F-104G WTD61 Last Flight 98+04 (1:72) On May 22nd, 1991 _ 25 years ago _ an era ended: After over 30 years of operations with a total of 916 aircraft in eleven wings in the German Navy and Air Force, this F-104G had the honor of undertaking the last flight of a German Starfighter. About Herpa 1:72 Military Models By working closely with manufacturers in the auto, aviation and...

RF-104G Starfighter. Italian Air Force 28 Grupo 3 Stormo "Strega" (1:72) By Herpa 1:72 Military Models Item Number: HE580205 About RF-104G Starfighter. Italian Air Force 28 Grupo 3 Stormo "Strega" (1:72) With only a few flight hours left, this reconnaissance version of the Starfighter was painted in this eye-catcher of a color scheme in 1989, sporting a witch flying on her camera-armed broomstick, the emblem of the 28th Air Group. About Herpa 1:72 Military Models By working closely with...

Hobbymaster 1/72nd scale HA1062 TF-104G Starfighter 27+79, MFG 2, Marineflieger, 1985. The F-104G was known as the Super Starfighter, with the G standing for Germany, because they were among the first foreign orders for the Lockheed plane and they placed the largest order. Depending on the source there were between 1,122 and 1,700 G models built under license by 4 European companies, Canadair and Lockheed. The G was a multi-role all weather single seat fighter-bomber with a new upward firing...

Hobbymaster 1/72nd scale HA1048 TF-104G 825, NASA Dryden Fight Test Center, Edwards AFB, 1987. The Lockheed F-104C came about as the result of Tactical Air Command (TAC) decision that the F-104A wasn�t a capable supersonic tactical strike fighter. The F-104C was equipped with an in-flight refueling probe to extend its range and was capable of delivering a tactical nuclear weapon. Put into service during the Vietnam War the USAF realized the F-104C wasn�t the aircraft for Vietnam and was...